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The Gift of You: Why Your Presence is the Best Present This Christmas

Christmas is often a time of joy, but let’s be honest—sometimes it can feel like a time of joylessness. Between the pressure of finding the just right gift, figuring out the perfect menu, making travel arrangements, and getting the house ready for guests, it's no surprise that the festive season can leave us feeling more stressed than joyful. Throw in practices for the Christmas play, family dynamics, and the pressure to make everything "just right," and it’s easy to see why Christmas can quickly turn from magical to maddening.