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Such a touching range or responses. Love the Thiebaud painting, I don't think I have come across it before.

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Thank you, Vicki, it’s so simple and pretty and “Thiebaud” 🎁

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oh good now I know where to find the homemade Chex recipe

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And thank goodness you did that gift exchange last month Leigh!!

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👍 Me too!!

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This was such a fun read! The holidays mean something different to everyone, and you gave folks such a cool space to share their favorite holiday moments/traditions. Thanks for the shout out, Queen Jolene!

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Thank you, Tawny, am so glad you were part of it! ❤️

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We’ve had an interesting year, highs (the birth of our first grandchild) lows losing our home to a hurricane. we have our faith renewed and do find joy in lots of places. And to honest you don’t have to look to hard!

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Congratulations on the birth of your grandchild and I’m so sorry to hear about your home! Your faith and fortitude are inspiring ✨

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Jolene--This may be my favorite post so far, because of your generosity and the generosity shared by others. This is a wonder and I am thoroughly delighted. Well done!

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What a beautiful and generous comment, Janet, thank you so much 😊

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LOVE...!

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Thank you so much, Alison! ❤️

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I like reading about how people celebrate and the traditions they keep. And, of course, the food---always the food!🎄🎄

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ALWAYS the food, Pam! 😉xx

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Recipes AND a certain measure of cultural studies. To me ( anyway ) that's something of A WIN !

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i love all of this

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Aww, thanks, Danyel 🎄❤️

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Love that you brought us together around your ‘tree’ Jolene!

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Thanks, Amy, and thanks for the recipe! 🎄❤️

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Love all the responses, ideas and traditions shared here.

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Me too, Domenica ❤️

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Listening to Christmas music while decorating my tree, and wrapping my presents. Father Christmas by the Kinks is a favorite.

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Ha! Such a good song!

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👍🎶

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That’s a goodie! 🎶 🎄

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Note to self: remember to eat BEFORE reading Jolene's newsletter.

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Haha, just a little snack!!

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Beautiful!

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Thank you, Liz! ❤️

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What a fabulous idea to share these traditions and recipes, Jolene! And isn’t it a wonder how reading about the memories of others awakens one’s own? I’m remembering my mother‘s gingerbread snaps that I loved so much after reading Amy Halloran’s recipe. Now I have to make some!

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Ruth, we are going to be baking till next Christmas and Hanukkah with all the recipes to explore! 😆

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No kidding! I’m sure Swedish cookies and Velvet Spice Cake taste just as good in March as in December! I’m counting on it!🤗

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What a delightful read! Thank you for sharing my granny's recipe with so many 🥰

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I was so pleased to share it, Katie! It’s such a lovely tradition to carry on. 🍪 ❤️

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