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The Christmas Dinner

I am not sure why...but, my parents, seemed to have this death wish longing to bring the relatives together every year, only to see this power-keg (house)set off emotional stock piles of relatives pent-up bad blood history by Dwight DeLarge Published on: 30. October 2009
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“David, Dwight, get out of that tub, this makes the third time I’ve asked you two to do this.” “OK, Mom, we’re getting out now.” However, of course we did not. You see it’s only mom. Most kids know that you can ignore the first two warnings of whatever mom is asking.
My brother and I were taking our bath; no, it’s not Saturday night, nor our birthday. We are getting ready for Christmas dinner. Christmas dinner to most people means roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and biscuits. However, for me, Christmas holds a far deeper meaning. You see, this is that time of year when I will learn more of the family secrets. This was bigger to me than who shot J.R. More...

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