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14 Simple Pleasures of the Christmas Season

by Brett Leveridge

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be overwhelming, but it helps to pause and savor the season's many simple pleasures. Here are some of our favorite joys of the Christmas season; post a comment below and tell us about yours.

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Guideposts: A sidewalk Christmas stand in NYC

The pine-y scent of a Christmas tree lot

Guideposts: Two boys pose for a picture on Santa's lap

Watching your child pose for a picture with Santa Claus

Guideposts: A collection of homemade Christmas presents

The satisfaction of giving gifts you made yourself

Guideposts: The covers of classic Christmas albums

Beloved Christmas music from years gone by

Two children portray Mary and Joseph in a church Christmas pageant

The inspiring sincerity of church Christmas pageants

Guideposts: An assortment of classic Christmas ribbon and hard candies

Old-fashioned Christmas candy in cut-glass dishes

Guideposts: Mother and son smile as they decorate the Christmas tree

Decorating the Christmas tree with your family

Guideposts: A modest home with a single string of white Christmas lights

The warm glow of even modest displays of Christmas lights

Grandparents greet their grandchildren on Christmas morning

A welcome visit from grandparents

Guideposts: A candlelit Christmas Eve service

A Christmas Eve church service, lit by candlelight

A young girl composes a letter to Santa Claus

A child's handwritten letter to Santa Claus

Guideposts: A still from It's a Wonderful Life

Classic Christmas movies enjoyed with the family

Guideposts: A plate of homemade Christmas cookies

The enticing aroma of homemade Christmas cookies

Guideposts: Unopened presents under the Christmas tree

The infinite possibilities of unopened packages under the tree

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