I want to remember... Smelling your newness upon this earth. The baby- Jesus smell as Grandma used to put it. Pure. Unsullied. Like the imagined smell in the twirling air of eiderdown feathers spin-floating around the yard on a new spring day.

Carew Papritz
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Christmas is a time of year to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, one of God’s most beloved children. The fact that Jesus was born on this special day has made it a season of joy and wonderment. Over the centuries, Christians have observed this holy season by exchanging gifts with other believers. This practice is known as “Christmas giving”. People give gifts at Christmas to express their love and appreciation for those around them.

Source: The Legacy Letters: His Wife, His Children, His Final Gift

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