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Oh Christmas Tree...

The lights are down in the cozy house and snow falls outside. The stars barely look through the wispy  clouds and the moon looks like a snow globe suspended in the sky. Inside, there is a bright Christmas tree. The lights twinkle and smile on the curved branches. The star on the top sparkles ivory and the opal orb ornaments reflect the lights. Stained glass balls hang gently, framed by homemade popcorn strings. A jolly gingerbread man floats near a small nutcracker as if telling each other "Merry Christmas!" The crimson, emerald and gold gifts sit near the trunk. Ribbons and bows swirl and wind on top of them.


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