Hallo Reader,

This year, I’ve decided not to drag out the tinsel or untangle the string lights. The ornaments will stay safely tucked away in the attic. We’re not even putting up a tree.

It’s not because I don’t love Christmas—I do.

But it’s so easy to get swept up in the rush of the holidays: the shopping lists, the elaborate décor, the picture-perfect tablescapes.

This year, though, I’m choosing to let it all go. Not because those things aren't fun, but because they’re not the heart of what makes this season special.

Sometimes, it’s the things we don’t do—the distractions we set aside—that create space for a truly meaningful Christmas.

So my house might not sparkle like a Hallmark card this year, but my heart feels lighter knowing how I'll spend those freed-up hours: making holiday crafts with my daughter, catching up on work (so I can truly unplug later) and saying "yes" to spontaneous family movie nights (on the Hallmark channel, of course).

What if letting go of a "perfect" Christmas opens the door to something even better—those unplanned moments where holiday magic really happens?

What could you press pause on this year? What might that make room for? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Tot ziens,

Sara

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