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If you take an honest look through your archive of happy Christmas memories, it’s a good bet there’s a hard-working woman somewhere behind the scenes who helped make it happen. Whether she’s the executive chef preparing a family feast, Santa’s liaison tasked with managing correspondence from the North Pole, in charge of curating a vibe with a collection of nostalgic decorations, or all of that and more, there is a lot of invisible work that goes into creating treasured holiday moments. Of course, every family has their own unique traditions, but last year’s viral TikTok discourse highlighted how often women will put in weeks of effort to pull off holiday miracles, only to find their own stockings empty on Christmas morning.
Feeling left out or taken for granted is the opposite of the holiday spirit, but opening up an advent calendar surprise can make each day before Christmas feel extra special. Whether you want to shower the ladies in your life with a series of thoughtful gifts or treat yourself for being #1 on your own ‘Nice’ list, this year’s advent calendars are full of exciting gifts for every interest and hobby.
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