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com·plete

2008-12-31T04:22:00-08:00

: brought to an end I've been concentrating a lot on what the new year will bring to our family. And we are working on selecting our One Little Word, though both Chris and Dan think we should keep "embrace"...

San·ta Claus

2008-12-25T22:16:00-08:00

: a plump white-bearded and red-suited old man in modern folklore who delivers presents to good children at Christmastime —called also Santa

ho! ho! ho!

2008-12-23T22:26:00-08:00

:what jolly ol' St. Nick says Here we are near the end of Our Christmas Story. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and join me. Time is precious and I do appreciate yours. I'm so happy that...

ho·ly

2008-12-22T22:45:00-08:00

: exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness Christmas is a deeply spiritual holiday for our family. At the heart of our Christmas celebration is the birth of Jesus Christ. The presents, decorations, movies,...

grate·ful

2008-12-19T22:55:00-08:00

: appreciative of benefits received A friend and mentor, Bob Vieno, tells me over and over: "Keep your mind off the things you don't want, and on the things you do." I find that when I have a positive mental...

tri·ple dog dare

2008-12-18T22:58:00-08:00

: means by which one's tongue may become frozen to a schoolyard flagpole If you haven't seen this movie, you have to rent it: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3470328089/ In our home, this movie is an annual tradition at Christmas. We watch it several...

doc·u·ment

2008-12-17T22:35:00-08:00

: an original or official paper relied on as the basis, proof, or support of something No doubt your mailbox has been flooded with mail over the last couple of weeks. I'm betting that amid those sales flyers, catalogs, time...

fam·i·ly

2008-12-16T22:50:00-08:00

1: a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head; 2 a: a group of persons of common ancestry; b: a people or group of peoples regarded as deriving from a common tribe 3 a: a...

pres·ent

2008-12-15T22:15:00-08:00

: something presented : gift Attention holiday shoppers! There are only 9 shopping days left until Christmas! Today your story is a breeze! What are you getting those people on your list?! Like me, last year, you can simply jot...

ev·er·green

2008-12-14T22:17:00-08:00

1: an evergreen plant ; also : conifer; 2 plural : twigs and branches of evergreen plants used for decoration; 3: something that retains its freshness, interest, or popularity There is just something about a Christmas tree that I love....