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For many of us, December is when all our hard work with family, reunions and everyday life come together. There are trees to be trimmed, lights to be hung, cakes to be baked, food to be cooked and carols to be sung. Gifts to be chosen for family and friends, stories to be read, children to be nestled and put into bed. Toys to assemble, gifts to unwrap, holiday popcorn and movies to watch. Parties to plan, celebrations to enjoy, activities to engage and explore. Calls to be made, familiar faces to see, plenty of catching up for you and for me. The celebration of culture and pride, the counting down of Father Time, and the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Through it all we cherish memories old and new—honoring what we’ve lost, treasuring what we’ve gained, and savoring great holiday time.

December is a great month to appreciate our heritage, legacy and family. There’s much to celebrate, eat, drink and enjoy including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, National Roots Day, Go Caroling Day, Make a Gift Day, Bake Cookies Day, Comfort Food Day, Gingerbread House Day, Peppermint Latte Day, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, New Year’s Eve and more. (See our list of 60+ FAMILY TIME holidays and observances to celebrate.) And let’s get the family and reunion planning together by bringing everyone up-to-date. (See the REUNION TIP OF THE MONTH). While we’re at it let’s salute tradition (see WORTH REPEATING and a CHRISTMAS POEM). And let’s not forget the real reason for the season by providing much peace, love, hope, joy and encouragement to everyone around us. 

Let’s enjoy what’s left of 2025 remembering to celebrate responsibly with family and friends. Don’t Drink and Drive. Don’t Drug and Drive. Don’t Text and Drive. Don’t Zoom (or Speed) and Drive. And don’t let your friends. Don’t forget that colds, flu, covid, and RSV are still hanging around so get vaxxed and boosted if needed. Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Stay safely distanced. And don’t do anything that may risk your health or others.

December is a gentle mix of reunion, celebration, and reflection. From our family to yours, we wish you a warm and endearing  holiday season. May the year ahead be filled with laughter, joy, hope, happiness, love, success, good health, wonderful surprises, exciting opportunities, and the best reunions ever.

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NEW NOW:

- Reunion Tip of the Month

- Family Time

- Worth Repeating

- Christmas Poem