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Tony Lewis, Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo (Summit Real Estate Group)

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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
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Why on earth would I dread Christmas - It's my birthday!  I love the Christmas season and everything that surrounds it!  As for Memorial Day weekend I'm so looking forward to our Taco Party with a lot of friends that we are hosting  pool side...along with either bocce ball or corn hole games! Bring on the friends and fun!

May 15, 2022 12:11 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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I do not dread Christmas shopping since I only have one person for whom to shop...my wife. She is happy to take care of any other needed gift shopping for others.

May 15, 2022 12:07 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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I do not. Christmas is not something to dread, IMO. 

May 15, 2022 12:40 PM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
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Christmas is my husband's favorite holiday and I enjoy watching him get excited about what the holiday brings! We have no plans for the Memorial Day weekend.

May 15, 2022 12:21 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
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I jot down ideas all year round of what I hear people mentioning likes and dislikes.  There is nothing I like more than finding the perfect gift for family.  I have never given nor received money or gift cards as they scream I don't care to learn what you like.  (unless that is specifically asked for, it is not a gift in my opinion.)   To see the look of surprise and joy when they open a gift they were not expecting is priceless.  To have them remember and say "how did you know I was looking for or thinking of that in July?"   The magic of Christmas is alive and well all year long. 

May 15, 2022 11:42 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Tony Lewis it is good to prepare early for Christmas shopping.

May 15, 2022 12:03 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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Oh my gosh, no. I don't dread anything. Especially Christmas. Last year we walked up our hill to cut down a tree, had great fun decorating it, and had some family members visit right around the holiday. We didn't worry about gifts. We made cookies. Fun, fun, fun.

May 16, 2022 04:50 AM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
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I do not dread Christmas. These days it usually means I get to see one or both of my kids, cook something I don't always cook, decorate, and appreciate the season. Gifts are only a part of it. In my family we ask each other what they want. I buy a few gifts outside of my family but not a lot. 

May 16, 2022 04:41 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sad that you dread the holidays. 

May 16, 2022 04:22 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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Not really.  We just ask each other what we want.  That's difficult at times though since if we want something we just go and get it.

May 15, 2022 06:12 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Whats to dread about it?

Clearly if you think that Christmas is about getting and giving gifts then you may have missed the point.

Perhaps a refocus will allow you to stop dreading this and focus on other things for the next 224 days.

May 16, 2022 06:26 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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Holidays are permission, type celebration events and to the many, some preparation is required. It does require a focus/plan. As to Xmas itself & the reason for it, giving thanks to the Creator continuously only requires heart

May 16, 2022 06:16 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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Why dread it? If you don't celebrate it as a religious holiday, it's still great for all the spirit and getting together with family and friends.

May 16, 2022 05:51 AM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
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I love Christmas but I'm ready for some summer fun first.  

May 16, 2022 05:04 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Not sure why I'd dread Christmas... I love the Christmas season and look forward to it each year (just not in October).

May 16, 2022 04:53 AM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
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my wife is Christmas shopping already.  We don't dread Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Christ.

May 16, 2022 08:12 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Don't see any excitement for Memorial Day building here in Chicago. Hope people will remember the 4th of July. So, Christmas is not on the radar yet!

May 16, 2022 05:14 AM