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The Christmas Our Grandparents Knew

Why a 1950s holiday might be exactly what our kids need today - The Skinny With Ginny #8

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Ginny Yurich
Dec 04, 2025
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Every December, as soon as I smell pine and see the first twinkle lights go up, my mind does something funny.

It doesn’t go to the newest toy lists or viral gift guides. It goes backwards.

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