The beautifully wrapped and bowed gifts are long gone with few remnants of torn paper remaining. Books, Cd's, and DVD's are stacked on the coffee table in the family room and are used at will throughout the day. Carefully selected items of clothing have made their way to the recipients' closet or back to their point of origin. Two platters of Christmas cookies are down to less then one; Godiva boxes hold few occupants, and the specially made only once a year Spinach Irmane lingers for one more special meal.Memories are made of special moments when family and friends are able to reconnect, laugh at things only they know, and hold long conversations into the wee hours of the night. Donning matching Christmas pajamas creates a bond that will continue with each additional wearing, long into March or April. World problems are solved, new leaders are selected and the value of various wines and brews are determined. Holidays are truly priceless memories that last longer then the trinkets received; they are summoned on the not-so-good days when a smile is necessary or a tear needs to be kept at bay. While thank you notes still need to be written and sent, to those who contributed to a wonderful Christmas 2007, thanks for the memories.
Photo attribution: somewhat frank
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