One of my favorite holiday traditions is decorating the Christmas tree with my family. The day after Thanksgiving, we all pile into the car to find the perfect tree—a task made challenging by the strong opinions of my two teenage daughters. After some negotiations and a bit of bribery, we finally settle on the ideal tree. The following day, we bring out all of the holiday decorations, pour ourselves a glass of eggnog, and play Christmas music. This tradition is truly special to me. I cherish seeing the ornaments my daughters have made over the years, and it fills my heart with gratitude as I reflect on all of my blessings.

While we were taking family photos in Brookhaven, a large deer casually strolled by and decided to join in on the fun.

– Elizabeth Jackson