Every year, Sarah had to devise a new excuse to explain to her family why they wouldn’t be visiting. “I won’t miss a single-family holiday because of your parents!” her husband Peter always insisted. But this time, Sarah stood her ground and defended her family values. The end of autumn and the beginning of winter had always been my favorite time of year. Сrisp air carried the smell of woodsmoke, and the golden leaves gave way to the first frost. It was the season when my family would gather, no matter what, to share holiday dinners and exchange thoughtful gifts….
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