Why is January 1 New Year’s Day? I mean, it is how most of us grew up, and it is what our culture tells us is New Years, but why? The bottom line is because someone said it was, and pretty much every around them said, "Okay, why not?" There is more to it than that, but it's a pretty good summation. Still, January 1 is not recognized as New Year’s Day by everyone and not everywhere. Here is why and how you can use it.
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    Christmas morning was weighing heavily on Henry. He missed his wife Fannie every morning but holiday mornings were even worse. His heart still ached for the love of his life.
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    Despite the stumbling blocks and pitfalls of the year, there is much for which to be thankful. Sometimes we need to break from the daily pressures and take a few moments to do a personal inventory. Do not get caught in the trap of comparing yourself to others. Look at you. Identify one thing you are thankful for, something you love. Smile about that thing, treasure it.
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