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Christmas Then Versus Now

How my holiday has changed in the last 15 years.

Megan Coleman

Dec 28, 2015

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It would be an understatement to say that my Christmas traditions have changed a little from how I celebrated them when I was five years old. I don’t think it is any more or less enjoyable; it has just changed. The older I get, the more my tastes and habits change, and so do my family traditions.

DECEMBER 15

Then: Christmas Tree shopping and decorating with the whole family

Now: Christmas is in 10 days? I have so many other things to do before thinking about Christmas

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DECEMBER 20

Then: Annual Santa visit and picture followed by a night out to dinner

Now: Maybe it’s time to get a Christmas tree. Ehh… maybe tomorrow.

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DECEMBER 24

Then: Finish wrapping presents and relax and watch Christmas movies

Now: I think now is a good time to take our family picture at the mall in front of the Christmas tree

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8:00 DECEMBER 24

Then: Bedtime! We have to go to bed early for Santa

Now: Probably a good time to start wrapping presents, right?

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12:00 AM DECEMBER 25

Then: Asleep in bed waiting for the morning

Now: Almost done wrapping presents so that I can finally go to sleep

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8:00 AM DECEMBER 25

Then:Wake up!! Present time! Time to wake up our parents so that we can open presents

Now: Still fast asleep, why would we wake up before at least 9 am?

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10:30 AM DECEMBER 25

Then: Presents are all done! Now let’s play with our toys before going to our family’s house

Now: Wake up! My parents have to wake us up, otherwise we will never be ready on time. Almost forgot about the presents!

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1:00 to 8:00 PM DECEMBER 25

Then and Now: Go to my families’ houses and celebrate and have an amazing time. This hasn’t changed

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10:00 PM DECEMBER 25

Then: Bedtime after a long day

Now: Time to watch a Christmas movie! First relaxing moment in a whole week!

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12:00 AM DECEMBER 26

Then: Still sound asleep

Now: Finally bedtime, Christmas is over

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Although many things have changed over the years, one thing that hasn’t changed are the feelings and the love around this amazing holiday. I know that I will always have a wonderful time and make fun memories with my family during Christmastime and I know that is all that matters.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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