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THISISTHELIFE
“IadoreChristmasandlovedecoratingthe
house,”saystheowner.“Idressthediningtable
andmanypartsofthehousewithitemsI’vebeen
collectingovermanyyears.Youautomatically
feelfestiveasyouwalkinthedoor.”since
Christmasis a timeoftogetherness,shelikes
adultsandchildrentobetogetherinonespace,
usuallyoutside.“Then,too,I makea special
efforttodecorateallthetablesandbackyard.”