Mine was more recent and about 10 years ago. All 3 kids were home from college and couldn't wait to see all their friends. As parents, we were kind of sad we'd only have a couple hours with the kids, but knew this is all part of the process as they grow up. We got pounded with a couple feet of snow Christmas Eve. Nobody was going anywhere. Our 3 kids (in their 20's) put on their warmest clothes and headed outside. They shoveled several of the older peoples driveways and sidewalks. They then went into the back yard and made sled paths like they did when they were younger. In total they were outside at least 15 hours. They said they had the best Christmas ever and we all still talk about the unwanted snow storm turning into a blessing.
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