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For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, fun and loads of laughter with family and friends. We make wonderful memories breaking bread and giving gifts. However, this holiday season may be a little different for some—unable to travel to family, purchase gifts or host an annual party due to loss of income. The recession is still alive and altering the lives of more people every day. In a culture of extravagance and overindulgence, we have placed too much importance on material possessions and not enough on the intangible jewels of life.  During hard times, we have to focus on the small things that make us smile.

Don’t let your circumstances and uncontrollable misfortunes get you down. There are plenty of reasons to be happy and thankful:

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