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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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We'll get back to the series on breaking habits in the next post...because it is time to celebrate Christmas and the New Year! You probably already know - Christmas is my favourite holiday! There is something special about the lights, gifts, carols/music, gatherings, etc. that fills me with joy. Of course, this is the season where we celebrate Jesus' birth, making it a time of spirituality and peace. As I have grown, Christmas has changed - in a good way. As a child, I looked forward to the gifts and cookies the most. Now, these are still important to me now...but the meaning of Christmas has become deeper for me. Christmas is no longer simply about being surprised by presents; it is now a time of thanksgiving and reflection. As December comes to an end and we celebrate Christ's birth, it is an opportunity to look back on the previous year. I am extremely grateful for the blessings of 2018. It was by no means an 'easy' year; we have all faced challenges, obst