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“There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child.”

Erma Bombeck

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Waking up on Christmas morning as an adult feels different than when you’re a child. As a kid, Christmas is magical—you run to the tree, excited to open presents. Everything feels bright and wonderful. But when you grow up, the experience changes. You might feel more stress about buying gifts and planning meals instead of just enjoying the day. Adults can try to bring back some of that joy by focusing on the happy moments and spending time with loved ones. By remembering what made the holiday special as a child, they can make it a little magical again.

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Childhood Christmas Festivity Growing up Holidays Innocence Loss Memories Nostalgia Sadness
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