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Blow-up Christmas Decorations, New Jersey[/caption]Sure, I enjoyed the lights and the break from school, but I never fully understood the meaning of the holiday. To me it was just about kitschy yard decorations and lots of gifts for other kids.
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Preparing For Nutcracker, The Academy Of Music[/caption]I think that having a child gave me an opportunity to experience the true meaning of Christmas. It really is about magic, wonder, great food, and time with loved ones. I learned to embrace Santa and the joy that believing in him brings to my daughter.
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Watching The Nutcracker From The Wings[/caption]Her passion is ballet and she's quite good at it. For the past three years she's been a performer in Pennsylvania Ballet's annual Nutcracker production. This year she has a lead role. It's become an essential part of our Christmas tradition, and I feel honored and proud that it has become part of our holiday celebration. By the end of this season I'll have seen it 35 times and yes, each performance is as exciting as the last.
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Hoops Watching Mother Ginger[/caption]Of course, Christmas dinners at my house give me an excuse to go crazy shopping for food and coffee at Dibruno Brothers, pastries at Isgro's, and the centerpiece of our dinner, Christmas ham.
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Dibruno Bros., Italian Market[/caption]My 180 degree transformation is the best Christmas gift of all. Sure I love surprises under the tree just like the next guy, but the real meaning of the holiday is much deeper than that. So when you wake up Christmas morning, make yourself a fabulous cup of coffee and take time to appreciate the special people in your life--no matter your religious beliefs.
A special thanks to Caffe Luxxe, who sent me a gift of single origin Direct Trade Guatemalan El Tambor. I can't wait to try it Christmas morning!
12/27 Bonus Photograph, The Academy Of Music, the oldest opera house in the US after a Nutcracker Performance
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The Academy Of Music, Philadelphia built in 1857[/caption]Links
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