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A Gig Harbor Christmas

Gig Harbor does Christmas right!

This is my first Christmas in Gig Harbor. Like all the other seasons and events, Gig Harbor tends to make it very special, cozy and fun.

Many times, during Christmas I can tend to feel a bit bah humbug because of the craziness at the Post Office, the madness when trying to go shopping for non-Christmas items, and the bombardment of sale circulars floating around.

BUT....here in Gig Harbor, the beauty of the area, the wreaths lining Harborview Drive, the picturesque houses with their tasteful decorations, transport you to another time when life was simpler, and Christmas was MEANT to be enjoyed!!

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As we drove past the Christmas tree downtown, my heart was warmed to see a Nativity there. Seems that through the years, it's been "politically correct" to leave that part out. It's fun to watch, one by one, the harbor lit up with various houses putting on their Christmas lights. It's truly a blessing!

I feel like I am in a Hans Christian Anderson story, or better yet, in Europe in a quaint seaside town! It's interesting how location can make all the difference in the world when it comes your your perspective and experience. I'm looking forward to Hark the Harbor and the the Lighted Boat Parade!!

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All I truly wanted for Christmas all these years was to live in Gig Harbor, and now I'm so grateful I do!!

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