To the Editor:
Every new year it’s the same. I look around at my Christmas decor and realize it has to get packed away – all the lights, tiny angels, the tree and its multiple ornaments, wreaths, greens, candles and my collection of holiday books, Santas and Christmas tins. That’s not to mention my assortment of wearable decor, like sweaters and tees and even Christmas pajamas. I’m a sucker for the festive look in December.
Yikes, where do I put it all? Some goes in the attic, holiday books in a guest room closet, and even more in a storage…
January 15, 2025
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