Merry Christmas + Happy Hannukah

Alexander B. Howard

25 Dec 2024 — 1 min read

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I hope you and yours are warm, dry, and safe on this morning.

To everyone celebrating today, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.

May you and yours find comfort, joy, and connection on this day, rekindling light and love in the dark of winter.

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