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It\u2019s that time of year again! While some might call it obligatory, it\u2019s no joke when I say it\u2019s my favourite time of year. Those who know me can probably guess what I\u2019m referring to. Please, say it with me together. It\u2019s\u2026.<\/p>\n
Tax season!<\/p>\n
That\u2019s right! It\u2019s time to do our taxes! This has always been my favourite time of year. Families get together, put up their tax tree, and bake tax cookies, all while being cosy inside while the nights grow longer, the days become shorter, and the weather turns absolutely foul.<\/p>\n
Wait, I think I made a mistake! Did I say \u2018tax\u2019 season! Of course, I\u2019m referring to\u2026<\/p>\n
Christmas!<\/p>\n
No one bakes \u2018tax\u2019 cookies or puts a \u2018tax tree\u2019 up in their house. However, I\u2019m sure taxes do bring some families together!<\/p>\n
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All kidding aside, it\u2019s Christmas, and this has always been my favourite time of year. I\u2019ve been working at Fruitful English for a long, long time, and blogging for at least as long, so it\u2019s hard to keep track of where I\u2019ve been, writing wise. I hate to retread old words again, but there\u2019s just one part of Christmas that I truly love.<\/p>\n
Living away from my hometown of Vancouver, Christmas is the most important time to return home, and reunite with my family.<\/p>\n
Our traditional Christmas feast of mashed potatoes, various German dishes like sauerkraut and spinach dip served in a whole sourdough bread loaf are also aspects to which I look forward all year, and the anticipation only builds once we hit this time of year, and the December countdown to Christmas really starts.<\/p>\n
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Yes, despite the plethora of indulgences, pleasures and delicacies that abound during this holiday season, there\u2019s still one thing that draws me the most. In fact, even this year while living in Japan, which is having a hot beginning to winter thanks to climate change and the burning of fossil fuels, I still managed to partake in my favourite Christmas tradition.<\/p>\n
Every December, I whip out my own Christmas decorations. But, they\u2019re not physical decorations. No! My decorations full the \u2018ether\u2019 or \u2018void\u2019. If you haven\u2019t guessed already, I\u2019m talking about music!<\/p>\n
That\u2019s right, I decorate my house with Christmas music, and the tunes begin on December 1st. Stay tuned next time, and I\u2019ll tell you what\u2019s on my Christmas playlist. I\u2019ll give you a hint: there\u2019s only 1 artist, and the best songs are done with only 3 instruments!<\/p>\n
Enjoy your holiday season, enjoy a fantastic New Year\u2019s, and I\u2019ll see you in 2023 for more studying and the answer to what\u2019s on my favourite Christmas playlist.<\/p>\n
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