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Oh Mary this is so YOU! Thank you for sharing because it always brings a smile. You must be so proud (in a good way) of having integrated yourself into that community just enough in all the right ways. Good for you! Good for them!

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Beautiful stories, Mary. You just made my Christmas Eve Day!

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As always a treat and a joyful way to begin the holiday. Maybe next visit I can teach you a song in Hebrew. Happy Holidays, Mary and to a healthy new year.

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Perfect. Let’s get with the Hanukkah songs. I remember some from the Parkwood empty lot Holiday sing, Kenneth Petersen on mini organ!

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I do too. What a fun neighborhood!

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Happy Holidays to all. What a great story, Mary.

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Thanks Mary for being kind, demonstrating what it means to be inclusive, and loving your neighbors!

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Beautiful pictures!

How we spend Christmas is of greater significance than how much we spend for it - Amish Proverb

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Lovely, thank you, Merry Christmas! :)

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Thank you for taking us along with you to this lovely, peaceful celebration, Mary.

Merry Christmas to you and everyone in Buggy Land.

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We worry about all the wrong things. Thanks for the look at the world that a lot of others could learn a thing or two. No one is wondering when they will turn in the gas car for an electric one.

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I always LOVE this story, Mary! And I love that you your neighbors and also sing in canine! Merry Christmas to you and Banjo, and all you multilingual singing neighbors.

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My favorite Christmas Eve story, music, and the way to celebrate the holidays! 💖Thank you! 🙏🏼

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Merry Christmas! Your writings are gifts throughout the year. Thank you!

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You’re welcome. Thanks for your readership!

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Merry Christmas!

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Banjo is adorable! Merry Christmas, Mary. Gail

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Wonderful Christmas images and emotions

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Now I'll have to look for my copy of Adeste Fideles in Chinese!

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