• First Christmas Tree

                                   When I arrived in France many moons ago, Christmas trees were not part of Christmas. The Christmas consumer market…

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  • The Color of White

                             Lamb’s wool Star light Cotton A moth’s wing Egg shell Porcelain A cloud floating by Chalk Foam of the wave Mother’s…

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  • Here Comes Santa Claus

                                 1991 Once upon a time on Christmas Eve, when Chelsea was just a wee one, Yann took great care to…

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  • Having Faith in the Card Dealt

                                When I was a child saying the rosary and having the name of Jesus on my lips, was as natural…

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  • Snowflake

                          Make a snowflake. Sing a song. Tell someone you love them. Smile as you run. At the toll booth pay for the…

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  • The Ribbon

                                The ribbon without a bow, Held her own, Without fanfare, she was striking in her plain color, Elegant in simplicity,…

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  • The Soul

                           The suitcase had weathered tough times, battered storms and had been tossed around more than once. The stains, like tattoos, he wore…

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  • Go under the Mistletoe

                              She was ready with her, pink satin bow, powder-puff hand muff, and her very own kissing contraption to entice the boys.…

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  • Christmas Unwrapped

                           I wish I had the pleasure of having the secret I once had. Before Christmas I would sneak downstairs and gather my…

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  • Christmas List

                             Dear Darling Frenchhusband, Since you asked me what I want for Christmas, I am going to tell you exactly what I…

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