Each year, at the back corner in the garage, he would carefully rummage through a tall and teetering stack of slightly compressed cardboard boxes searching for that special little Christmas display.
It was the first year without him, so an eternally grateful family found within themselves a rejuvenating sentimental bond which lit their undying tradition for the nonce and future generations.
(Photo: Edward Roads)
Written by Edward Roads
Mytwosentences 
Sigh! 🙂 Merry Christmas to you, Edward. I wish you many happy returns for the coming new year.
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Thank You so much. All the very best to you and yours as well.
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Damn it, I was already feeling sentimental after listening to the Pogues and Christie MacColl sing Fairytail of New York and then I read your beautiful post. You brought a tear to my eye with the beginning of your second sentence. Merry Christmas to you and yours 🙂
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Thank You, I greatly appreciate that. All the very best to you and yours as well.
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Loved this piece. I opened some of those boxes this year, bittersweet.
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Thank You Karin. I truly appreciate it.
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This is beautiful and tinged with that complicated emotion of love and loss.
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Thank You so very much Jen.
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Poignant words. Beautiful sentiments. Thanks.
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I appreciate that Florence. Thank You.
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Merry Christmas
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All the best to you Caro!
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Thank you and peace to you!
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Wonderful that the family continued his tradition. It helps keep his memory alive 🙂
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I fabricated the scenario, but thought it was relatable. Thank You very much.
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This is my first Christmas without my mom so this post really touched my heart. Merry Christmas.
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So sorry to hear that. I wish you nothing but the best during this difficult holiday time. May her spirit be there with you this Christmas and always.
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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Beautiful memories last a lifetime and traditions get passed down. Love this Edward! Totally captured some of my fond memories 🙂
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Thank You so very much Nelly, I truly appreciate it. I’m glad it sparked something lovely within.
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Merry X’mas!
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Merry! Merry!
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This was beautiful. Like always. Merry Christmas sir! 🙂
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I honestly appreciate that, Thank You so much. All the best to you and yours!
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not only do i get to read a
cool little story … this time my
mind captivated by the various possible real world
identity of one who seems so
beloved by you and so many but ….
i get to increase my vocabulary one more word at a
time …. can’t wait to look up
“nonce” ….. ks
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I always appreciate your wonderful comments Kurt. Thank You so very much.
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What a great statement on sentiments and tradition. Merry Christmas to you!
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Thank You so much. Merry, Merry!!
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very lovely words, especially during the holidays. Every year as I pull out my decorations and prepare for the holiday, I am brought back in time with the memories of Christmases long ago –as a child, then with my children and with my grandchildren.
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Thank You very much. I honestly appreciate it. I’m so glad it had meaning for you Elaine. Merry, Merry!!
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Merry Christmas! 🙂
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Merry, Merry!!
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Enjoy the holidays, Edward! 🙂
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Merry, Merry!!
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jeeze ‘mytwo’ … (nickname … ) it’s not that i missed you ….. even though i enjoy that cocky grin .,… you have every right … ! thanks for coming over to my house for fairly regular visits ….. have a great day …… ks
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Thank You so much Kurt.
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Merry Christmas :3 ^^
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Merry, Merry!!
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Awesome! I love this! Thank you for sharing, and have a nice Holiday!
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I really appreciate that. Thank You.
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Thanks to you too, I really appreciate it when others appreciate my comments as well.
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