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After Christmas Thoughts

I had a fantastic Christmas, I don't know about you. I was so blest by gifts, cards, IM, and spending time with family. I always kind of have this let down feeling when it's over, I love Christmas so much that I want it to last forever. But it wouldn't be as special if it was everyday. That got me thinking what makes it special?
 Christmas morning brings anticipation, icy air warmed by a fire, krinkling of paper,  laughter and smiles at the conclusion of surprises,  baking of cardomen bread, hot coffee brewing, more aromas arising from the kitchen as the meal starts being made. By the afternoon everyone has gathered together to celebrate with more gifts and laughter, filling your appetite with the luscious meal that has been slaved over. The evening is spent reminiscing and playing with the new gadgets.
 Then when you end the day were you started it snug in your bed you might reminisce all the way back to the first Christmas where there was a young girl about my age who's world changed she got engaged and was bearing a child as a virgin.
 The trials she must have encountered,  the faith she must have had to deliver my savior, to deliver the man who saved my life.  In my mind she is the most important woman in the world and that day when a little baby boy was born in a stable to save the lifes of millions was the best Christmas there ever was.
That's what makes Christmas special to me. Comment what makes Christmas special to you below!

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