![]() ![]() ![]() My brothers pulled him aside, showed him how to wrap presents, and ran through the basic contents of a Christmas stocking. When I married my tall, quiet Irish carpenter in 1991, he was surprised to learn that handing each other presents, on Christmas morning, wrapped only in the store bag simply would not do. We always had an Advent wreath to help us remember to focus on the true meaning of the season. My mother and I made cookies and candy during the weeks leading up to Christmas to the sounds of seasonal music on the stereo. We tucked packages wrapped with care and adorned with ribbons and bows safely under a Christmas tree that glittered with lights and an assortment of cherished decorations. I grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC with rich family traditions. First let me say that the Advent and Christmas seasons are my favorite times of the year and have been from my earliest memory. ![]()
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