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It's that time of year. December has come and it's brought all of its joys, including Christmas. But what is the meaning of this special holiday? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, or the cards in the mail?

Christmas is the mass for Christ, the celebration of the birth of Jesus, a time for prayer, reflection, and service. But it can also be what you make of it.

To show you that there are plenty of different ways to have a wholesome Christmas, Bored Panda collected a list of the merriest moments that people have created for themselves and others. From decorating your prosthetics with your kid to serving meals for those in need, continue scrolling and check out the pics. They should start filling you up with festive mood pretty soon!

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My Husband Hated Christmas. But He Left Me This Year, So Now I’ve Got My First Proper Christmas Tree In 18 Years, And A New Rescue Kitty, So I’m Doing Alright

My Husband Hated Christmas. But He Left Me This Year, So Now I’ve Got My First Proper Christmas Tree In 18 Years, And A New Rescue Kitty, So I’m Doing Alright

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Jonathan
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bah humbug, that guy was a dıck! Even if you hate Christmas, you make some effort for the one you love. I'm Jewish yet I still cook all day on Christmas for my partner. You do it because it makes them happy.

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The True Spirit Of Christmas, From Those Who Don't Even Celebrate It

The True Spirit Of Christmas, From Those Who Don't Even Celebrate It

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shasi and Pallu Patel, who own Meet and Deep Newsagents in Twickenham, London, will dress up in festive outfits, play carols and hand out free mince pies and sweets to anyone who drops in between midday and 2pm. They shared a post on Facebook that read: “If you are alone, pop in for a hug and a mince pie! You don’t have to buy anything, we are family.” This is not the first time the Patels have opened their store on the festive holiday. He said they had the idea after an elderly lady called Dot, who passed away last year, came into their shop just before Christmas, telling them a man posing as a gas fitter had stolen from her. Deepen’s older brother, Neeten, posted a warning on Facebook urging the local community to be extra cautious. To their surprise, people started arriving with gifts for Dot. “It was the best Christmas she ever had,”

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As we can see, the message of Christmas is universal and revolves around bringing peace, harmony, and unity among all mankind.

In today’s world, plagued with pandemics, wars, destruction, poverty, and terrorism, such goodwill is necessary to maintain our good spirits. Christmas creates an atmosphere of kindness, brotherhood, and benevolence, and energizes society, which can sometimes seem indifferent to caring values.

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An Elementary School Bus Driver Asked Every Kid On His Bus What They Wanted For Christmas. He Bought Every Child A Gift

An Elementary School Bus Driver Asked Every Kid On His Bus What They Wanted For Christmas. He Bought Every Child A Gift

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Christmas Parade Dog Helps Woman With Her Anxiety Attack

Christmas Parade Dog Helps Woman With Her Anxiety Attack

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My 11 Month Old Son Just Came Off His Ventilator This Morning Following A Ruptured Brain Aneurysm 12 Days Ago. He's Going To Make It To His First Birthday On Christmas Eve

My 11 Month Old Son Just Came Off His Ventilator This Morning Following A Ruptured Brain Aneurysm 12 Days Ago. He's Going To Make It To His First Birthday On Christmas Eve

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Mazer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHOA, I wasn’t expecting a Christmas miracle story yet here you are!! Here is wishing your son a speedy recovery with NO complications!!

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But that doesn't mean that we're doomed. In fact, we can be pretty generous. And Christmas has the tremendous power to open up our hearts.

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May I Present A Small Owl Sleeping In A Christmas Wreath

May I Present A Small Owl Sleeping In A Christmas Wreath

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Every Christmas, Alice Cooper Serves Hundreds Of In-Need Children Free Meals At His Restaurant

Every Christmas, Alice Cooper Serves Hundreds Of In-Need Children Free Meals At His Restaurant

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Jonathan
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone has had that one dinnerlady that looks like Alice Cooper, guaranteed.

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#8

A Christmas To Remember

A Christmas To Remember

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Premislaus de Colo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being from a poor family I can only understand how powerful such gesture must have felt

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It's hard not to get into the Christmas season with all the festivities, lights, and music, regardless of our own religion or non-religion.

So as a wave of generosity engulfs the world, it's really heartwarming to see Christians and non-Christians alike giving to those less fortunate. Goodwill towards others and the simple sharing of joy and love with family and friends is something all of us hope for and can contribute to.

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#9

Way To Go To Save Trees

Way To Go To Save Trees

Two entrepreneurs started a side hustle renting Christmas trees to reduce the number that end up in landfill. Every January, they replant your tree back on their farm so you can rent it again next Christmas. When your tree hits 7 ft, it's retired and planted back in its original forest. 

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SuperChicken
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I looked for "two entrepreneurs rents Christmas trees and replants," online, and found one company that says, "if the customer likes the tree they rented - they can reserve the same tree again for next year." https://www.greentreeglossop.co.uk/how-it-works I think, this is a really fantastic idea! 🎄😊

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#10

Been In My Bed Sick All Day. Finally Opened The Door And Arthur The Cat Had Brought Me A Christmas Ornament From The Tree As A Gift

Been In My Bed Sick All Day. Finally Opened The Door And Arthur The Cat Had Brought Me A Christmas Ornament From The Tree As A Gift

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My Best Friend Said Yes! We’re Getting Married This Christmas

My Best Friend Said Yes! We’re Getting Married This Christmas

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Leonel Roque
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F*****g homosexuals!! And by f*****g I mean they are the F*****g best! Loving and caring and understanding. Because we’ve all experienced the opposite growing up from family and piers. At least most of use have. Maybe it’s different now but growing up being a gay young brown kid in the 90’s was not very fun. Anyways, merry Xmas to all and especially this gay couple!! May they enjoy many many more Xmas togayther(;

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I'm A 38-Year-Old Man Having My Best Christmas Ever Because I Finally Got A Baby Polar Bear. Say Hi To Nala

I'm A 38-Year-Old Man Having My Best Christmas Ever Because I Finally Got A Baby Polar Bear. Say Hi To Nala

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The Best Gift

The Best Gift

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InfectedVoice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is OCD people, stop calling yourself "OCD" just because you like the tins in the cupboard to be facing the same way.

Heather Lambie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are incredibly, incredibly strong to be able to see past YOUR hurt and love your son unconditionally ❤️ I hope you get this same gift for Valentines, St Patrick’s day, Morhers Day, Canada Day, July 4th, Labour Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and next c Christmas!!!

Nat Glenn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thoughtful sons, clearly come from a great mom🙂

TooTall
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a incredibly brave kid!!! It has probably been asked before... But have you asked him what you need to do to get "desinfected"? Perhaps you can find a way around his OCD.

Bettie-Jean Neal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can tell you it was excruciating for your son to let you touch him. I cringe every time my mom just walks by me because I never know when I'll hear "touching you" and she'll just tap me on the arm. She knows how much I hate it, yet she still does it. Thank god my step-dad has somehow already managed to ruin x-mas, so she's sticking to herself pretty much.

pusheen buttercup
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's incredible that you understand, that you bothered to ask how long you could hug... It would be so easy to blame and be hurt and mad, not respect him or try to punish. Or even stop trying all together. As a daughter with mental illness I want to tell you that's amazing and that I may know how you feel. I was not an easy child either.

Panda Mona
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I´ll never take a hug for granted again. This is so precious

Violet Jensen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m autistic and I try my best to do stuff like this. People always are shocked about it, too.

Tim S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is wonderful and a truly great Christmas present for you! And for him... because it shows that he's making progress.

Davis the Un-Greatest
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have definitely raised them well. Stay strong. Have a merry Christmas!

Anne Roberts
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So glad for your gift. ❤️ Wishing you and your son all the best!

Nensi Voj
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...God bless you lady, and your son's.... wherever you are...be good and well, and safe...❤️🌹🙏

OctoPaige
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've got to hand it to a mom who doesn't take her sons needs personally. And to a son who trusts her enough to give her such a gift! (And her other sons thoughtful gesture too!)

Linda Ellis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My two youngest kids, in their early twenties, got me so many great gifts this year. I usually got little to nothing for many years but they have money now and I was pleasantly surprised. I just retired so I wasn't going to get that much for them but their dad passed away Dec 3rd so I got them more than I would have since he usually got them a few things plus they needed the extra smiles. Don't feel too bad about the dad, he was a horrible man, but, he was their dad.

Kanga9ine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have learned so much from the kids I have been lucky enough include me in their lives. It's so hard at times but I feel so blessed for how they changed how I think of anyone. There are many languages of the heart. And if it's open, we hear on a totally different level than those who think all hearing has to go through the ear canal. I have been so fortunate to have experienced moments like what you shared. The first times or the absolute joy and freedom of flight on a swing for the first time. Sounds like there's a whole lot of love there.

Terri Owens
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You, My Lady, are a Blessed Mom. Happy Holidays to you and your family 🎄

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Careful with the son trying to replace the father

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#15

Meet Hiccup, We've Given Him A Home For Christmas

Meet Hiccup, We've Given Him A Home For Christmas

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Spending Christmas Alone For The First Time Due To Covid And My Neighbors Brought Me Over A Complete Christmas Dinner. Meant A Lot To Me, So Glad To Have Them

Spending Christmas Alone For The First Time Due To Covid And My Neighbors Brought Me Over A Complete Christmas Dinner. Meant A Lot To Me, So Glad To Have Them

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Kay blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This year it will be my sixth Christmas day alone. Although I won't be totally alone because I now have two cats who will have baubles to play with.

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Absolutely Rocking His Christmas Outfit

Absolutely Rocking His Christmas Outfit

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A Christmas tree tie, and a pair of Mork rainbow suspenders!!! It appears you have an awesome father! Hold on tight to him, he is clearly a treasure

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Mom's Getting Dementia And Cannot Bake Her Christmas Cookies Anymore

Mom's Getting Dementia And Cannot Bake Her Christmas Cookies Anymore

I collected all her recipes over the last few months during times she could remember them. I made this cookbook for all my family. The picture a colleague colorized for me. 1943 Germany.

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so precious. The family recipes, the pretty book, and her photo. What a great idea.

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#19

First Christmas Movie Together

First Christmas Movie Together

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Our 1st Christmas Together And Our 12th Christmas Together

Our 1st Christmas Together And Our 12th Christmas Together

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This Year I Settled On The Biggest Tree I Could Find. Merry Christmas Everyone, Happy Holidays

This Year I Settled On The Biggest Tree I Could Find. Merry Christmas Everyone, Happy Holidays

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#22

Workmate Knows I've Been Finding The Last Few Months Very Tough Financially. Been Alone This Xmas And I've Only Known Him Six Months. Told Me There's A Bag For Me

Workmate Knows I've Been Finding The Last Few Months Very Tough Financially. Been Alone This Xmas And I've Only Known Him Six Months. Told Me There's A Bag For Me

I presumed it would be a few beers but this man got me so much more! This guy filled my cupboards.

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#24

2020 Wasn’t All Bad, My Brother Made This For Me This Christmas

2020 Wasn’t All Bad, My Brother Made This For Me This Christmas

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I Was Sent This Just Before Christmas, This Is The First Time My Dad Has Stood Up Without Having Someone To Help Him Since The Amputation And I’m So Proud Of Him

I Was Sent This Just Before Christmas, This Is The First Time My Dad Has Stood Up Without Having Someone To Help Him Since The Amputation And I’m So Proud Of Him

My dad and my mom live in the UK while I live in the USA. Since I saw them last my dad lost both of his legs.

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DUN DUN
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad had a major accident in 2k13, both legs broken and nearly saved from getting them chopped off, and I remember the day he stood up by himself. My mom and I were so happy and proud of him.

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My Friend And I Replaced Christmas With Brucemas, Where We Exchange Bruce Willis Themed Gifts Each Year. I Win Forever. (And Yes It's Real)

My Friend And I Replaced Christmas With Brucemas, Where We Exchange Bruce Willis Themed Gifts Each Year. I Win Forever. (And Yes It's Real)

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Christmas Eve 2020

Christmas Eve 2020

My grandmother who had been in hospice for 6 months watched my kids. Open presents one last time, she was so happy the whole time. She held on just for that, she passed later that day.

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My Cutie Girl Was Found About 6 Years Ago On The Side Of The Road On Christmas Day. She Has 3 Legs And Partial Blindness. Noelle Says Hello

My Cutie Girl Was Found About 6 Years Ago On The Side Of The Road On Christmas Day. She Has 3 Legs And Partial Blindness. Noelle Says Hello

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A Group Of Mugs I Made For The Holidays

A Group Of Mugs I Made For The Holidays

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#30

Every Year My Cat Forgets What A Christmas Tree Is And Re-Discovers The Wonder

Every Year My Cat Forgets What A Christmas Tree Is And Re-Discovers The Wonder

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#31

A Woman In Adelaide, Australia Came Home To Find A Koala In Her Christmas Tree

A Woman In Adelaide, Australia Came Home To Find A Koala In Her Christmas Tree

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#32

Needless To Say I Cried Like A Baby After Opening This On Christmas

Needless To Say I Cried Like A Baby After Opening This On Christmas

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#33

I Decided To Brighten Everyone's Day During My Last Chemo Before Christmas At The Cancer Care Day Clinic

I Decided To Brighten Everyone's Day During My Last Chemo Before Christmas At The Cancer Care Day Clinic

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember my last day of chemo. That was 16 years ago. I had some peach fuzz by Halloween. Went to a salon and asked for platinum blonde so nobody could miss it. They were reluctant and warned me of the risks, but so nice and did a great job. For the Halloween festivities, I dressed up like a rock star. Had it been Christmas, would have colored it red and green. You ARE a rock star and congrats!

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We’ve Decorated My Prosthetics To Match The Christmas Feeling We Have. Happy Holidays!

We’ve Decorated My Prosthetics To Match The Christmas Feeling We Have. Happy Holidays!

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#35

A Giant Christmas Sweater Was Created For The T-Rex At London's Natural History Museum This Year

A Giant Christmas Sweater Was Created For The T-Rex At London's Natural History Museum This Year

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Our Christmas Card With Our Triplets This Year

Our Christmas Card With Our Triplets This Year

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Antonia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

great card! In the days my children were little ('90) I spend a roll of 36 foto's and none of them turned out right. One was crying, the other one just ran away, and soforth and so forth ...lol

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My Mom Passed Away On Christmas Day. She Was The Cook In The Family. This Is The First Holiday Meal My Dad And I Made Without Her. We're Going To Be Okay, Mom

My Mom Passed Away On Christmas Day. She Was The Cook In The Family. This Is The First Holiday Meal My Dad And I Made Without Her. We're Going To Be Okay, Mom

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It’s A Christmas Miracle! I Can Walk And Stand By The Tree

It’s A Christmas Miracle! I Can Walk And Stand By The Tree

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#39

Insane Story. I Showed My Nard Dog Tattoo To The Old Lady Who Sat Behind Me At Work And Explained How Much I Love The Office. She Brought This In The Next Day And Gave It To Me

Insane Story. I Showed My Nard Dog Tattoo To The Old Lady Who Sat Behind Me At Work And Explained How Much I Love The Office. She Brought This In The Next Day And Gave It To Me

She said “I don’t watch the show, but my 2nd cousin is Phyllis and she gave me this for Christmas. You should have it!”

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Kimi Tomminello
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Phyllis was one of the most interesting characters. If you listen to her stories she is one WILD woman lol. This gift is epic!!

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Christmas Day Is Also My Parent's Wedding Anniversary, And This Is Their 42nd One. Happy Anniversary, Mr. And Mrs. Mathews

Christmas Day Is Also My Parent's Wedding Anniversary, And This Is Their 42nd One. Happy Anniversary, Mr. And Mrs. Mathews

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#41

My Mom Spent A Year Crocheting These Charlie Brown Dolls For Me For Christmas

My Mom Spent A Year Crocheting These Charlie Brown Dolls For Me For Christmas

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#42

I Quit Drinking In July, And With The Money I've Saved, I've Been Able To Splurge More On Christmas This Year. Here's The Treats My Family Will Wake Up To Tomorrow

I Quit Drinking In July, And With The Money I've Saved, I've Been Able To Splurge More On Christmas This Year. Here's The Treats My Family Will Wake Up To Tomorrow

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My First Time Decorating The Tree By Myself. I Wanted To Make It Special This Year, Because My Mom Passed Away Suddenly In October. So, This Is In Memory Of Her

My First Time Decorating The Tree By Myself. I Wanted To Make It Special This Year, Because My Mom Passed Away Suddenly In October. So, This Is In Memory Of Her

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#44

Me And My Girlfriend Got Each Other The Exact Same Gift For Christmas

Me And My Girlfriend Got Each Other The Exact Same Gift For Christmas

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#45

Both My Parents Passed Before My Daughter Was Born. My Wife Gave Me This Painting For Christmas

Both My Parents Passed Before My Daughter Was Born. My Wife Gave Me This Painting For Christmas

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#46

Belgrade's University Children's Hospital Is Off-Limits To Visitors Due To Covid Restrictions, But The Mountain Rescue Service Made Sure Kids Spending Christmas In Hospital Got Their Presents Anyway

Belgrade's University Children's Hospital Is Off-Limits To Visitors Due To Covid Restrictions, But The Mountain Rescue Service Made Sure Kids Spending Christmas In Hospital Got Their Presents Anyway

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Monilip
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You mean off limits for anyone then parents, right? i can't imagine sick kids being ALONE, without at least one parents staying with them, it would be inhuman (and according to science harmful, since kids get stressed so much it effects their health)

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#48

Mike Sullivan And His Wife, Sierra, Have Been Married For Fifty Years. Ten Years Ago, They Built A Small Woodworking Shop In Their Home And Started Making Toys As A Hobby

Mike Sullivan And His Wife, Sierra, Have Been Married For Fifty Years. Ten Years Ago, They Built A Small Woodworking Shop In Their Home And Started Making Toys As A Hobby

This Christmas, they've given away 1,400 free toys to kids across America.

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Jonathan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They don't even look old enough to have been married for 50 years!

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#49

Neighbors Knew I Was Going To Be Alone For Christmas So They Brought Me This

Neighbors Knew I Was Going To Be Alone For Christmas So They Brought Me This

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#50

Ollie Next To The Painting He Got For Christmas

Ollie Next To The Painting He Got For Christmas

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#51

My Grandmother Celebrating Her 100th Christmas. Even The Christmas Tree Is Bowing In Reverence

My Grandmother Celebrating Her 100th Christmas. Even The Christmas Tree Is Bowing In Reverence

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And she's still standing! That's wonderful, I hope she enjoys many more Christmases!

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#52

After 19 Long Years Of Being Left Out, This Year I Am Celebrating My First-Ever Christmas

After 19 Long Years Of Being Left Out, This Year I Am Celebrating My First-Ever Christmas

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#53

My Dad Made A Ginger Bread Millennium Falcon

My Dad Made A Ginger Bread Millennium Falcon

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#54

After Being In And Out Of The Hospital The Past Week I Got Discharged Today On Christmas

After Being In And Out Of The Hospital The Past Week I Got Discharged Today On Christmas

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#55

Christmas Photos With Our Pasta Cats (Penne, Spaghetti And Fettucine)

Christmas Photos With Our Pasta Cats (Penne, Spaghetti And Fettucine)

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#56

This Twitch Streamer Making A Kid’s Christmas

This Twitch Streamer Making A Kid’s Christmas

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#57

My First Real Christmas Tree In My First House

My First Real Christmas Tree In My First House

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#58

From 2012-2018, My Now Girlfriend Was In An Abusive Relationship With Her Youngest Son's Dad. She Had A Collection Of 26 Porcelain Dolls She'd Been Collecting Since Childhood. When She Escaped With Her Kids, He Smashed Them All. This Christmas, I Got Her A New Start To A New Collection. I Love Her

From 2012-2018, My Now Girlfriend Was In An Abusive Relationship With Her Youngest Son's Dad. She Had A Collection Of 26 Porcelain Dolls She'd Been Collecting Since Childhood. When She Escaped With Her Kids, He Smashed Them All. This Christmas, I Got Her A New Start To A New Collection. I Love Her

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After Wanting A Cat My Whole Life, I Took In This Little Guy And I Present You Oreo’s First Christmas

After Wanting A Cat My Whole Life, I Took In This Little Guy And I Present You Oreo’s First Christmas

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My Newly-Found Grandmother And The Christmas Birthday Cake We Had Made For Her

My Newly-Found Grandmother And The Christmas Birthday Cake We Had Made For Her

My mother is adopted and recently (three years ago) found her biological family. Throughout her search for them, I kind of subconsciously considered it her thing - her parents, her family - and it wasn’t until she found them and they welcomed us with open arms that I realized it affected me too. I come from a very small family so it was overwhelming to suddenly have a whole new set of grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc. Anyway, my new grandmother’s birthday is on Christmas Day, and unlike some other Christmas birthday people who prefer to keep their birthdays separate from the holiday, she is totally Christmas obsessed (like me!) and leans into it. This is the cake we had made for her the first year we met them.

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My Mother-In-Law Lost Her Dog Last Year And I Crocheted Her A Small Version For Christmas. She Was Over The Moon

My Mother-In-Law Lost Her Dog Last Year And I Crocheted Her A Small Version For Christmas. She Was Over The Moon

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#64

My Dad Had A Go At Making A Christmas Cake This Year! He's Never Baked Anything Before! I'm So Proud Of Him

My Dad Had A Go At Making A Christmas Cake This Year! He's Never Baked Anything Before! I'm So Proud Of Him

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#65

The Second Hand Shop I Work At Gathered About A 100 Warm Jackets And Put Them Around The Christmas Tree In Front Of The Church For Homeless People

The Second Hand Shop I Work At Gathered About A 100 Warm Jackets And Put Them Around The Christmas Tree In Front Of The Church For Homeless People

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#66

This Is My First Year Working As A Social Worker In An Elementary School

This Is My First Year Working As A Social Worker In An Elementary School

This little guy has a laundry list of emotional/behavioral concerns but we’re slowly working through these challenges. He took the time to write me a Christmas card. This means everything to me.

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My Grandma, Who Is A Medical Worker, Just Stood Outside In The Pouring Rain And Wind In 40-Degree Weather Just To Have Christmas Eve Dinner With Our Family

My Grandma, Who Is A Medical Worker, Just Stood Outside In The Pouring Rain And Wind In 40-Degree Weather Just To Have Christmas Eve Dinner With Our Family

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In 1987 My Little Brother And I Got Adopted For Christmas And Our Local Paper Did A Story About Our New Family

In 1987 My Little Brother And I Got Adopted For Christmas And Our Local Paper Did A Story About Our New Family

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#69

My Immigrant Parents, Who Were Ineligible For Unemployment And Stimulus, Managed To Save Up To Get Me A New Chair For Christmas

My Immigrant Parents, Who Were Ineligible For Unemployment And Stimulus, Managed To Save Up To Get Me A New Chair For Christmas

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I understand this, I'd do anything to help make my kids lives happier

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#70

Book Advent Calendar For My 16-Year-Old Book Loving Daughter. All From Charity Shops And Wrapped With A Chocolate Lolly

Book Advent Calendar For My 16-Year-Old Book Loving Daughter. All From Charity Shops And Wrapped With A Chocolate Lolly

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#71

It’s My First Cake Day. Here Is My Beautiful Theo On Christmas To Celebrate

It’s My First Cake Day. Here Is My Beautiful Theo On Christmas To Celebrate

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#72

Our Gift To Our Dad For Christmas. We Grew Up Watching Bob's Burgers Together

Our Gift To Our Dad For Christmas. We Grew Up Watching Bob's Burgers Together

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#73

My Roommates Saw Our Elderly Neighbor On His Roof Hanging Up Christmas Lights - They Immediately Ran Over To Give Him A Hand

My Roommates Saw Our Elderly Neighbor On His Roof Hanging Up Christmas Lights - They Immediately Ran Over To Give Him A Hand

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#74

For My Husband's Xmas Gift I Restored A SNES And Began To Rebuild The Collection He Secretly Sold To Cover Bills When We Were Newlyweds

For My Husband's Xmas Gift I Restored A SNES And Began To Rebuild The Collection He Secretly Sold To Cover Bills When We Were Newlyweds

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#76

My Wife And I's Holiday Tradition. Going On 7 Years

My Wife And I's Holiday Tradition. Going On 7 Years

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#77

My Grandpa, Who Died 8 Years Ago Today, Made Me This In His Workshop For His Last Christmas

My Grandpa, Who Died 8 Years Ago Today, Made Me This In His Workshop For His Last Christmas

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#78

I Spent Christmas Isolated Because My Dad Is High Risk, So My Mom Sent Me Some Christmas "Leftovers". Nobody Cares Like A Mom

I Spent Christmas Isolated Because My Dad Is High Risk, So My Mom Sent Me Some Christmas "Leftovers". Nobody Cares Like A Mom

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#79

My So Decided To Give Back To Charities That Helped Him As A Child. Some Friends And Family Decided To Pitch In

My So Decided To Give Back To Charities That Helped Him As A Child. Some Friends And Family Decided To Pitch In

He raised almost $850, spent 2 days buying groceries and Christmas gifts, and finally dropped it off today. I've never been so proud of one person in my life.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's been a dream of mine for years. I'm so happy for him that he got to do it!

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#80

I Went To Brunch At A Small-Town Café Today. Sat At The Bar With Some Patrons Which Is Where I Learned That For Christmas, The Cafe Bought All Their Regular Customers A Custom Coffee Mug With Their Name On It. I Just Can’t Get Over How Wholesome This Is

I Went To Brunch At A Small-Town Café Today. Sat At The Bar With Some Patrons Which Is Where I Learned That For Christmas, The Cafe Bought All Their Regular Customers A Custom Coffee Mug With Their Name On It. I Just Can’t Get Over How Wholesome This Is

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Quiltin Mammar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The difference between a small owner operated business and a large chain is just amazing isn't it!

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#81

Finally Able To Give My Kids The Christmas I Always Dreamt Of Growing Up

Finally Able To Give My Kids The Christmas I Always Dreamt Of Growing Up

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#82

I'm In The Millitary And Got To Come Home For Christmas. All My Friends Put Together A Lan Party In The Same Garage From When We Were Kids

I'm In The Millitary And Got To Come Home For Christmas. All My Friends Put Together A Lan Party In The Same Garage From When We Were Kids

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Kelli Pike
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fantastic. I miss LAN parties and Magic: The Gathering draft tournaments with my buddies.

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#83

After My Beloved Grandma Died This Year And Me Being Unable To Visit My Family, I Decided To Keep Up The Traditional Family Christmas Dinner She Used To Make

After My Beloved Grandma Died This Year And Me Being Unable To Visit My Family, I Decided To Keep Up The Traditional Family Christmas Dinner She Used To Make

I cooked it all by myself for the first time for hubby and me. First picture is me when I realized everything worked, second is the result.

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#84

Mhairi Will Deliver A Full Xmas Meal For People Left Alone In Tier 4. Merry Xmas To You Bro!

Mhairi Will Deliver A Full Xmas Meal For People Left Alone In Tier 4. Merry Xmas To You Bro!

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#85

My Son Gave Me A Super Old Laptop For Christmas So I Can Play My Favorite Game Of All Time

My Son Gave Me A Super Old Laptop For Christmas So I Can Play My Favorite Game Of All Time

I can’t play it properly on a modern PC - it’s almost impossible to place roads without them going all over the screen. Even when we try slowing the mouse movement speed it didn’t resolve this problem.

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Kelli Pike
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel your pain! My all-time favorites are Eye of the Beholder I and II, and Legend: Four Crystals of Trazere. They don't run properly on anything above Windows 3.1.

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#86

Ordered A Guinness With Dinner And It Came With Christmas Art On The Foam

Ordered A Guinness With Dinner And It Came With Christmas Art On The Foam

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#87

Wholesome Family

Wholesome Family

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Quiltin Mammar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this. Books can take you on so many adventures and leave you fulfilled and with more knowledge to boot!

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#88

Some Kind Stranger Ensured That My Aunt's Christmas Card Reached Me

Some Kind Stranger Ensured That My Aunt's Christmas Card Reached Me

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#89

My Daughter Liked A Boy’s Transformer From Daycare. So Her Daycare Provider Bought Her One For Christmas

My Daughter Liked A Boy’s Transformer From Daycare. So Her Daycare Provider Bought Her One For Christmas

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#90

I Lost My Dad Right Before Thanksgiving This Year So I Wasn't Feeling Up To Much

I Lost My Dad Right Before Thanksgiving This Year So I Wasn't Feeling Up To Much

My boyfriend has really come through to make the holidays special anyways. So I mustered up some Christmas spirit and made him this garland of his favorite star wars characters

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

is it just me or does the one on the end look like Michael Myers from halloween

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#91

A Family Friend Had This In Her Garage For 20+ Years In It’s Original Box, She And Her Husband Were Sick Of It Taking Up Space So They Gave It To Me For Christmas

A Family Friend Had This In Her Garage For 20+ Years In It’s Original Box, She And Her Husband Were Sick Of It Taking Up Space So They Gave It To Me For Christmas

They knew how much I love Star Wars. It is from the 1999 Pepsi/Albertsons raffle give away. I am blown away.

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Tamra Stiffler
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This obviously made someone really happy. It would not make ME happy, but I do not matter with regard to this, lol. This would be an amazing gift for the right person!

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#92

We Decided To Commemorate Surviving This Crazy, Sad, Uncertain Year By Upgrading The Christmas Tree And I’m So Glad We Did

We Decided To Commemorate Surviving This Crazy, Sad, Uncertain Year By Upgrading The Christmas Tree And I’m So Glad We Did

I hope this Christmas brought everyone a little magic and I hope 2021 will bring everyone a lot less darkness and a lot more goodness and light

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#93

6 Years Ago When I Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes, I Lost Everything. My Mother Got Me This For Christmas. On The Inside It Says "My Story Isn't Over Yet;". It Made Me Smile.

6 Years Ago When I Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes, I Lost Everything. My Mother Got Me This For Christmas. On The Inside It Says "My Story Isn't Over Yet;". It Made Me Smile.

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#94

A Christmas To Remember, She Said Yes

A Christmas To Remember, She Said Yes

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#95

Last Christmas I Made My Dad A Leaderboard For His Annual Biking Miles, And This Year He Passed It With Over A Month To Spare

Last Christmas I Made My Dad A Leaderboard For His Annual Biking Miles, And This Year He Passed It With Over A Month To Spare

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#96

We Exchanged Mugs For Christmas And Got Our Friend One With A Meme She Made Of Her Husband

We Exchanged Mugs For Christmas And Got Our Friend One With A Meme She Made Of Her Husband

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#97

Little Place Around The Corner From My House Will Be Giving Back For The Holidays! People Around Here Do Not Have Much But We Share

Little Place Around The Corner From My House Will Be Giving Back For The Holidays! People Around Here Do Not Have Much But We Share

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#98

My Wife Gave Me My Christmas Present Early. Im Not A Big Fan Of Swords But This Is A Definite Exception. Best. Gift. Ever

My Wife Gave Me My Christmas Present Early. Im Not A Big Fan Of Swords But This Is A Definite Exception. Best. Gift. Ever

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#100

Wife And I Work In The Health Field And Haven't Been Home Much This Year So We Budgeted More For The Kids As A Thank You For Being So Understanding. Merry Christmas

Wife And I Work In The Health Field And Haven't Been Home Much This Year So We Budgeted More For The Kids As A Thank You For Being So Understanding. Merry Christmas

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#101

The Girlfriend And I Got Each Other Matching Controllers For Christmas

The Girlfriend And I Got Each Other Matching Controllers For Christmas

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