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Peace on Earth: Merry Christmas from Mom It Forward!

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So today is the big day! First of all, let me begin with Merry Christmas! Sadly, it might end up being one of the last ones you hear for this holiday season. After days of bargain hunting, fighting the holiday traffic, putting up Christmas decorations, squeezing yourself through…

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Holiday Tradition: Looking at Christmas Lights with Kids

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Growing up, it was a tradition in my family to drive around town on Christmas Eve and look at homes decorated with Christmas lights. Despite the fact that there was a myriad of organizations charging people to see elaborate light displays, my parents opted for the less crowded, more cost-effective…

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Jewish Holiday Traditions: How To Celebrate the Miracle of Hanukkah With Kids

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Ever since I became a mom for the first time, teaching my children the miracle of Hanukkah has been a beautiful experience. Sure, Jewish holidays go hand-in-hand with food but there is something more to the oil that we use to light the candles and fry latkes to celebrate Hanukkah.…

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Interfaith Holiday Traditions

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Santa never came to my house when I was a little girl. It’s not because I was naughty. (Well, I was naughty sometimes, but that’s not why Santa didn't come.) Santa didn't visit my house because my family didn't celebrate Christmas. We didn't celebrate it as a religious holiday, nor…

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Family Traditions: Holloway’s Christmas Tree Farm

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Family traditions are a big part of Christmas. Every year since I can remember, my family has gone to Holloway's Christmas Tree Farm to pick out a tree. Their Monterey Pines are my favorite. They smell heavenly and are pretty to boot. Even when we lived in Santa Cruz, my…

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