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I'm not much of a Christmas person myself, but I'd still like to hear some wholesome or funny stories. What is your most memorable, most extraordinary, or simply happiest Christmas memory so far?

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[–] volvoxvsmarla@sopuli.xyz 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Oh that was a cool bait and switch!

[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Wasn't intentional. I was just thinking back and remembering, and realized that a lot of the people there are now gone forever. Life is so short. Decades fly by like the snap of your fingers. Sure, stuff happens, but it's all too fast. Eventually, we will all be the oldest generation and responsible for all those that come after. Maybe I'm just dumb, though, and struggle with truly comprehending my own existence.

[–] volvoxvsmarla@sopuli.xyz 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I meant wrapping the actual present in embarrassing underwear 😄 But I can see where you are going with your thoughts. I too have trouble wrapping my head around the shortness of existence sometimes.

[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 10 hours ago

Oh yeah, that too. They totally got me. I was VERY embarrassed in front of my entire extended family.