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  As we near Christmas day, the pressure to create picture-perfect moments, manage family tensions, juggle financial strains, and meet endless expectations can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. If you’ve ever wondered why Christmas stress hits so hard, you’re not alone but understanding the reasons behind it can help you reclaim peace…

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Is it? For many families, the holidays bring joy, traditions, good food, and time together. But for just as many, this season is also filled with tension, old hurts, and stress that simmers beneath the surface. A recent survey found that two in five people consider family…

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There are plenty of reasons joy may feel out of reach this holiday season. But that doesn’t have to be the story we tell ourselves. Christmas is a time to remember hope. Christ entered our world in the humblest of settings to bring redemption and new life. His story begins in a manger and leads…

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