Our First Christmas After Dad Died: Christmas Traditions That Healed Our Hearts

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The holidays can be filled with love and joy, but when you are fighting memories and heartbreak, the holidays can be anything but joyful, especially if you've lost someone close.

My dad passed away 11 years ago when I was 15. It was absolutely heartbreaking for my entire family. When Christmas came six short months later, I felt like we were all holding our breath. If we let out the air, the pain would be too sharp to handle. Without Dad, we couldn't muster any enthusiasm for our annual Christmas traditions. Dad was goofy at Christmastime and his excitement was contagious. No one could take his place; in fact, no one wanted to.

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Our First Christmas After Dad Died: Christmas Traditions That Healed Our Hearts

Luckily, angels came to our family that year. While many tried to ease our burdens, the ones that gave the gift of new family tradition...

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