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Stocking stuffer
WotD: Stocking stuffer If you are a kid, Christmas is the best time of the year. Of course, the main event is opening the presents Santa put under the tree, but the warmup has to be the stocking stuffers. Stocking stuffers are small gifts meant to fit inside a Christmas stocking and bring a lot…
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Eat, drink and be Merry
Phrase: Eat, drink and be Merry Eat, drink and be merry! How’s that for a piece of timely advice? As the holiday season rolls around, it’s time to start thinking about how to celebrate this special time of year. The phrase “eat, drink, and be merry” is often used during Christmas, and for good reason…
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Holiday Spirit
WotD: Holiday Spirit The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the magical feeling of the holiday spirit. I don’t feel it so much in Japan, but in North America, I could feel it growing in the air from about mid-November. It’s a feeling of warmth, generosity, love, and compassion that envelopes us…
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Scrooge/Grinch
WotD: Scrooge/Grinch As the holiday season approaches, we often hear the terms “Scrooge” and “Grinch.” These terms describe someone not in the holiday spirit of giving and unwilling to participate in the festivities. But what does being a Scrooge or a Grinch at Christmas mean? A Scrooge is a term used to describe someone who…
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Secret Santa
WotD: Secret Santa With the Christmas season just around the corner, one of the most popular holiday traditions is Secret Santa. This gift-giving game is a fun and exciting way to spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank. So, what is Secret Santa, and how does it work? Secret Santa is a gift exchange game…
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You and yours
Phrase: You and yours As the holiday season approaches, the phrase you and yours becomes more commonly used in our conversations and greeting card writing. This phrase often refers to an individual and their family, loved ones, or those they hold dear. It is a simple yet powerful way to express love and affection during…
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Get out of hand
Phrase: Get out of hand Tomorrow is the first of December! The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the tradition of giving gifts. While it’s a joyous time to share our love and appreciation for others, keeping our spending under control is a must. Things can quickly get out of hand, and…
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Get it out of your system
Phrase: Get it out of your system Have you ever heard someone say, “I just need to get it out of my system?” This phrase is often used when someone feels a strong urge to do something that might not be the best decision. Maybe they want to eat an entire pizza by themselves or…
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Opportunity knocks
Phrase: Opportunity knocks Opportunity knocks. It’s a phrase you may have heard before. If you haven’t heard it before, it’s lucky you showed up to read my post today. But what does it mean? Opportunity knocks implies there is a chance to do something or achieve something that could be highly beneficial to you. It’s…
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Tomorrow is another day
Phrase: Tomorrow is another day No matter what the news may tell you tonight, tomorrow is another day. Humans are primarily positive about life. The phrase tomorrow is another day is a reminder that no matter how difficult a situation may seem, there is always the promise of a new day, a fresh start, and…
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