So, what are your plans for ********* (Giftmas, the holidays - whatever you feel comfortable calling it)

So, what are your plans for ********* (Giftmas, the holidays - whatever you feel comfortable calling it)
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Having a big Xmas Eve Bash at our new home and then just hunkering down for ********* by ourselves. A hike in the woods and cooking a killer ********* dinner I have been looking forward to all week.
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