It's Christmas Eve, And My Heart Is A Little Broken

Monday, December 24, 2012 It's Christmas Eve, And My Heart Is A Little Broken One of my favorite holiday traditions is watching the video of my first Christmas. My older sister and I are decked out in red-and-white-striped nightgowns with matching hats -- two candy-cane monstrosities with chubby cheeks. My sister is digging through her stocking and presents, her magnetic laugh and chatter capturing the camera's focus. I'm sprawled on my back, silently watching her while chomping on a chunk of chocolate. When I want more candy, I roll over to my sister and lift my head so she can put more in my mouth. This five-minute movie is perfection to me and captures everything that is special about the holidays. Keep reading: We were made to be sisters ... The 9 Gifts You'll Give In Life -- And How To Give Them What An Eating Disorder Taught Me About The Holidays Mormon Women Face Backlash For Wearing Pants To Church 5 Steps To Great Yuletide Sex What Women Do In Santa Hats, According To Stock Photos BLOG POSTS Cristy Gallagher: We Are the Lucky Ones I am speaking out because I want others to know that there are so many families like ours who are suffering. The system must change Marlo Thomas: Christmas and My Magic Mom: A Story by Whoopi Goldberg I love a good Christmas story and this one from my dear friend Whoopi Goldberg gets me every time. It's a beautiful and simple story that I just had to share this holiday season. Happy Holidays to you all, and I wish you much magic! --MT Samantha Daniels: Dating During the Holidays It's difficult to know the right and wrong things to do when it comes to dating during the holidays. If you are concerned that you might make a faux pas or two, have no fear, here are some rules to help you make it through the season.

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