Snowflakes drifted outside the window, settling against the frosted glass. Christmas was just around the corner, and the busy Anderson family was making preparations for Christmas Eve.
Classic American and European Christmas carols played softly in the living room. With Grandpa Luke's help, Nia was trying to place the largest star on the very top of the Christmas tree, while Shana and Daisy were busy in the kitchen preparing the day's feast and desserts. Albert and Herb were carrying platters of delicious food to the dining table.
The evening meal passed amid laughter and music, with Christmas Eve programs playing on the television. There was still plenty of food left on the table, especially the traditional Christmas roast turkey.
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