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It is the comfort of being together
Editor’s Note: As part of a practicum assignment, students were asked to reflect on their favorite Christmas memories. This series, written in a more personal style, captures the unique moments and traditions that make the holiday season special. Growing up, like many others, Christmas was always a special time of year for me and my family. I was very fortunate to have a lot of extended family close by, which made for a very special holiday season. My favorite memory each year would come on Christmas day. However, it was not when I woke up and ran down the stairs to check under the tree. Every evening, my family and…
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The Christmas of 2000-something: sage and tradition
Editor’s Note: As part of a practicum assignment, students were asked to reflect on their favorite Christmas memories. This series, written in a more personal style, captures the unique moments and traditions that make the holiday season special. The smell of sage filled the house as Mom whisked the eggs for her famous Christmas Brunch. The kitchen buzzed with activity—my mom, aunt, and I cooking side by side, laughter bubbling up as we tasted and adjusted recipes. The sage was our not-so-secret ingredient, but it made everything feel uniquely ours. Christmas mornings in our overflowing Southern home were always loud, chaotic, and filled with love. That year, 2000-something, was my…