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heading off to Christmas Eve.

Posted on December 24, 2025 by beth

‘december is a simple wish that brings spectacular moments.’

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art credit Alissa Adams, Reindeer Games, gicllee print on art paper

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Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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Carol anne on December 24, 2025 at 5:02 am said:

Happy holidays, Beth! 💜💜

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 7:05 am said:
  
  and you too!
  
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gabychops on December 24, 2025 at 5:11 am said:

Merry Christmas, Beth!

Joanna

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 7:05 am said:
  
  thanks, Joanna and you too –
  
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Sue on December 24, 2025 at 5:19 am said:

Have a good Christmas!

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 7:05 am said:
  
  <3
  
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beetleypete on December 24, 2025 at 5:41 am said:

What a beautiful image! Enjoy your Christmas, dear Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 7:04 am said:
  
  thanks, Pete. I love whimsical art – you too!
  
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valenciartist on December 24, 2025 at 5:49 am said:

Love this image! Happy Christmas Eve Beth! And may you enjoy the feast tonight!

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 7:04 am said:
  
  thank you!
  
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  - valenciartist on December 24, 2025 at 10:05 am said:
    
    Pleasure.
    
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ladysighs on December 24, 2025 at 5:50 am said:

Sometimes the days getting ready for Christmas are better or as good as Christmas itself. The high hopes, the joy, the expectations, the wondering, the waiting are the best part.

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 7:03 am said:
  
  you are so right!
  
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Chef Mimi on December 24, 2025 at 7:40 am said:

Gorgeous!!! Merry Christmas!!!!!

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Teagan Riordain Geneviene on December 24, 2025 at 7:57 am said:

Merry Christmas, Beth. Hugs. 🎄

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Sexton on December 24, 2025 at 8:16 am said:

Merry Christmas, dear one 🎄

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Deb on December 24, 2025 at 8:43 am said:

Have a wonderful holiday Beth!

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 9:21 am said:
  
  ty, you too!
  
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SelmaMartin on December 24, 2025 at 9:23 am said:

Merry Christmas dear Beth. Xoxo

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utesmile on December 24, 2025 at 9:23 am said:

Wishing you a merry Christmas with your family. xx

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Jim Stewart on December 24, 2025 at 9:49 am said:

Here we go!

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Michele Lee on December 24, 2025 at 9:57 am said:

Enjoy! Merry Christmas 🌟

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 10:18 am said:
  
  <3
  
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robbiesinspiration on December 24, 2025 at 10:05 am said:

Very nice

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 10:18 am said:
  
  <3
  
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Sadje on December 24, 2025 at 10:12 am said:

Aww, so cute.

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 10:19 am said:
  
  <3
  
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  - Sadje on December 24, 2025 at 11:07 am said:
    
    💞💞💞
    
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Ephemeral Encounters on December 24, 2025 at 10:50 am said:

Merry Christmas to you and yours Beth.🧑‍🎄

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PiedType on December 24, 2025 at 10:59 am said:

Oh, I LOVE this picture! Merry Christmas, Beth!

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 11:39 am said:
  
  <3 and to you!
  
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hitandrun1964 on December 24, 2025 at 11:19 am said:

So beautiful. Merry Christmas and many hugs.

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- beth on December 24, 2025 at 11:39 am said:
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben on December 24, 2025 at 11:40 am said:

have a splendid holiday

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- beth on December 25, 2025 at 2:02 am said:
  
  and you too –
  
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Audrey Kletscher Helbling on December 24, 2025 at 12:06 pm said:

Have a joyful and blessed Christmas, Beth!

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- beth on December 25, 2025 at 2:01 am said:
  
  thank you Audrey, you too –
  
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Dale on December 24, 2025 at 12:07 pm said:

What a magical image!
Merry Christmas to you, Beth!

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- beth on December 25, 2025 at 2:01 am said:
  
  I love the whimsy of it
  
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  - Dale on December 25, 2025 at 2:22 am said:
    
    So much so!
    
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bruce@ssa on December 24, 2025 at 1:01 pm said:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours, Beth!

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- beth on December 25, 2025 at 2:00 am said:
  
  and back at you, bruce
  
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Deborah Drucker on December 24, 2025 at 3:37 pm said:

Love the image. Happy Holidays!

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- beth on December 25, 2025 at 1:54 am said:
  
  thanks, and you too!
  
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Jim Borden on December 24, 2025 at 9:24 pm said:

Merry Christmas, Beth!

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- beth on December 25, 2025 at 1:53 am said:
  
  you too, Jim!
  
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K. Ravindra on December 25, 2025 at 3:12 am said:

Merry Christmas! Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with warmth and cheer

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indianeskitchen on December 25, 2025 at 8:04 pm said:

Love Christmas Eve! That was when we celebrate.

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- beth on December 25, 2025 at 11:48 pm said:
  
  it’s a great time to celebrate
  
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Mireya on December 25, 2025 at 9:24 pm said:

Merry Christmas

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- beth on December 25, 2025 at 11:46 pm said:
  
  and back at you !
  
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Ab on December 26, 2025 at 4:40 pm said:

Beautiful postcard image, Beth. I love the artwork that bubbles to the surface during Christmas.

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- beth on December 26, 2025 at 6:31 pm said:
  
  there is so much creativity that emerges during this season
  
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Jennie on December 27, 2025 at 8:53 pm said:

Oooo… I love this!

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- beth on December 27, 2025 at 10:30 pm said:
  
  <3
  
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