Christmas Day

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I documented parts of the day to share with my far-flung children. They would remember that we always had German stollen for breakfast. Thanks to Lise’s taking me to Aldi’s, I was set.

I attended church online last night, as well as this morning. I’m so grateful that this is possible.

Neighbor Logan (15) came over to show me what he had gotten for Christmas, and it was as much fun as opening things myself. He wore his new bag, talking about how much it would hold.

I saw what he meant when he took it off and opened it up. It’s large enough to hold a basketball! He’s going to use it when he goes to basketball games and needs to pack extra clothes and shoes.

Logan was also pleased with new clothes. He modeled fashionable baggy jeans, new sandals, and socks.

I wanted to see him using his new game player, which was taking a while to load. Suddenly he got a text from Holly, asking him to come over to check out a burning smell. Emergencies first! Logan went to her house on the run. I never saw smoke, so thankfully nothing was on fire.

I was impressed with Logan’s appreciation for his gifts. Nothing was taken for granted, and he was eager to share his good fortune. He patiently let me take photos, which people have said they are eager to see.

The day passed quickly because of the church service, phone calls and text messages. Although I was home alone, it was not quiet! I played John’s CD’s all day at volumes that could have been uncomfortable for others. It was a lovely way to spend Christmas.

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I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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  4. Logan is growing up quickly and tall – no wonder he is playing basketball now. We used to have Christmas stollen for breakfast as well. The owner of a German restaurant was formerly the pastry chef at a hotel in Downtown Detroit, so he made them up every year in two sizes, but the restaurant closed down a while ago. I didn’t know Aldi had them – good to know.

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  6. What a heartwarming glimpse into your Christmas day. It’s beautiful how you’ve woven together tradition, community, and quiet joy. Your morning stollen and online services speak to the comforting rhythms of love and faith, while your visit from Logan captures the pure, infectious delight of the season. The way you celebrate his excitement—truly sharing in his happiness—shows such a generous and open heart.

    It’s moving that even while “home alone,” your day was so full: filled with music, connection, and the special peace of a cherished holiday. You turned solitude into a space of warmth and contentment. Thank you for sharing this lovely portrait of a Christmas spent in gratitude and simple, profound happiness. Your children will surely treasure this snapshot of your day.

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  7. It is good to read you and Logan had a good time. He is a good person. We wish you a satisfying new year. Our daughter and family live in Germany and I am goingntonread about stollen. In the days of the internet we can learn so much in a different way.

    Regards, Lakshmi.

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    1. Half my husband’s family came from Germany years ago. They settled in a German neighborhood in New York where they could get the standard foods from the old country. It’s lovely to keep those traditions.

      Are you able to visit your daughter in Germany?

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