Oh, what a lovely story, and especially for the holidays! I love the visual, sensual touches; it really made me feel I was there. And I, too, like the memories of past Christmases (because it can't have been nothing but mayhem for a century). And, as another commenter noted, I like the inclusion of the backstory which makes the final scene plausible . . . especially the shirts!
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Thanks for this delightful gift to your readers!