... filled the cool, crisp air. The taste of candy cane settled in our mouths, making every breath we took in refreshing and sweet. The raging crowd would yell as the bright red fire trucked rolled into town carrying the famous Santa, waiving his chubby hand and shouting "Ho, ho, ho!" Delight overwhelmed our soft hearts. The town celebration would soon end ... ended, I felt at peace with myself, like a calm peaceful river that is flowing at a pace no one understands. The story, along with all the other things to come in that bright and sunny day, made Christmas special. Family would arrive ...

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... , which, in the Greek Orthodox tradition, follows several weeks of fasting. According to legend, mischievous, often hideous looking elves called Kallikantzaroi wreak havoc in houses for the next 12 days. Burning incense or leaving a peace offering is supposed offer some protection against Christmas Traditions Christmas signifies the birth of Christ according to the Bible. Christians first started the Christmas celebration; this ... to Bethlehem. Jesus was said to be born in a stable underneath the brightest star in the sky. Many stories where told of how three wise men and shepherds foll...

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... me as I took the first bite, and them she looked away. It was a sign of relief. She probably noticed the dark circles under my eyes showing how tired I was from burning up the calories from last night's dinner. I don't know how long "till I"ll be discovered, but I know for sure, I do not want to be. And little did I know that I was ... due for an appointment at the doctors. Walking through the bright white corridors, I felt bad and guilty, like I had done something wrong and being there was my punishment. I wanted to feel better, but not the kind of better that gaining weight ... ...

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