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Sue's avatar

My mom grew up in Sweden, where they celebrate on Christmas Eve. (Their Christmas trees had real candles, which always amazes me! You had to keep a bucket of water nearby.) Every Christmas Eve, after the julbord (festive Xmas dinner), it was time to hand out presents. My grandfather would excuse himself, and a few minutes later, the jultomte (Santa Claus) would knock on the door, carrying a sack full of gifts. He'd pass them out, and then disappear again to continue his route. Shortly after that, my grandfather would reappear again. My mom always thought it was such a shame that her father had just missed the tomte's appearance!

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Rachael Rejiester's avatar

Yes. Yes, yes, yes, a MILLION times yes. The magic is the reason for the season. :)

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