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People say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year but for some parents, it can be one of the most overwhelming ones. Keeping up with the traditions, being afraid to spoil the truth about Santa Claus, and not giving in to your child’s every whim—that’s some tough work.

Still, parents are the magic makers and more often than not, their efforts to create that Christmas cheer can cause hilarious situations. Many moms and dads decided to share some of the funniest—and most real—stories on Twitter.

From the reality of the Elf on the Shelf to silly Christmas lists, here are some of the best tweets showing how parents are trying to keep their sanity during this holiday season. Continue scrolling and upvote your favorite ones!

#1

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HenpeckedHal Report

DUN DUN
Community Member
4 years ago

That's funny cuz I did that to my pops too!😂

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    #2

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    simoncholland Report

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Truth.

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    #3

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    Social_Mime Report

    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I hope one day the OP has kids so brother can seek revenge with three note instruments and 1000 piece lego sets.

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    #4

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    Sue Lynn Chan
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    I spit my hot chocolate for that one

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    #5

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    MamaFizzles Report

    DUN DUN
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    And if there's anyone in their cupboard? Under the bed?

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    #6

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    HenpeckedHal Report

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    To this day I have not read The night before Christmas. I only know the first line from TV/movies.

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    #7

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    XplodingUnicorn Report

    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The kid won’t be blackmailed.

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    #8

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    dawnalana2 Report

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    What a perfect gift

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    #9

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    xo_laaaay Report

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Damn...seen this happen in the spook house I worked in. A couple comes through and I do my thing to scare them, the giant,6 foot 6 football player guys BOLT...and their date is left standing there. Once had a woman look at me and say "That mo fo just left my a$$ for you to get...you gonna have to wait cuz Im gonna kill him first". Couldnt help but laugh.

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    #10

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    dadmann_walking Report

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I did something similar but instead of burning them, I donated one, returned one for a refund and gifted one to a family friend.

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    #11

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    PaigeKellerman Report

    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    No more coal. Santa is converting to clean energy. Now you just get wind.

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    #12

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    mom_tho Report

    DUN DUN
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Never seen anything more exciting than a spatula in my whole life!!

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    #13

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    gfishandnuggets Report

    Sagtiya Sieelan
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Lol!!!

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    #14

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    ValeeGrrl Report

    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I hear Santa is also a fan of lotto scratchers and aromatherapy candles, soooo...

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    #15

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    behindyourback Report

    Ray Martin
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Even as an atheist, I still like it when people buy me things. It's the thing that binds us all together.

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    #16

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    cellapaz Report

    Jennifer McNeely
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    He can play with my toddler, ever since they had me switch him to soymilk, he has more gas then a gas station..

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    #17

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    mommajessiec Report

    September
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Let's give something to talk about, a little mystery to figure out...

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    #18

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    sarabellab123 Report

    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Lmao. Reminds me of the lady who was told her friends husband passed and she sent "lol" back in response. She thought it meant lots of love.

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    #19

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    RodLacroix Report

    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I mean, kids almost always scream when opening their presents anyway... *maniacal laughter*

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    #20

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    kevinthedad Report

    Andy Acceber
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Clearly, you have a little performer in the making. I hope you get him involved in theater or creative writing classes!

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    #21

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    simoncholland Report

    Yy
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The struggle is real

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    #22

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    RodLacroix Report

    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Those things creep me out!!!

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    #23

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    TheCatWhisprer Report

    Yy
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Santa has outsourced some jobs

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    #24

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    KarenReneK Report

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Why not just talk to the kid and tell them honestly, openly and LOVINGLY that Mom/ Dad have not enough money, but they would help them getting the money for it instead of this passive aggressive act?

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    #25

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    Cheeseboy22 Report

    Geri Olive
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Lolololol

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    #26

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    iwearaonesie Report

    Annie Bieber
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Which means 2023...✌

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    #27

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    thedad Report

    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Santa has some bad*ss surveillance technology nowadays. He might start using drones too.

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    #28

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    MNateShyamalan Report

    Stevil
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That logic never sat well with me also lol

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    #29

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    sarcasticmommy4 Report

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I am CONSTANTLY trying to teach my son about not expecting gifts, being grateful and not to ask for something every time we go to the shops but it's bloody hard. I try to show him with our behaviours but unfortunately with his speech delays and poor memory he doesn't quite understand. Any tips lol.

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    #30

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    ParentNormal Report

    Tamra Stiffler
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I hear it might be back in stock in 2022.

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    #31

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    Lhlodder Report

    DUN DUN
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    A 7 yo said this? Edit: I will assume yes after reading all the comments below :)

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    #32

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    sweetmomissa Report

    Piet Puk
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    It's probably updating.

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    #33

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    momTruthBomb Report

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    So kids and cats are the same species?

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    #34

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    thedad Report

    I I
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    we do it so when it does get picked up NO TOY PASRTS are picked up with it ( looking at you kids ) so we dont have to go through 2 trash bags of wrapping paper looking for Batman's cape

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    #35

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    sarcasticmommy4 Report

    DUN DUN
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    LMAO my mom would chew me alive if I did that

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    #36

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    TheCatWhisprer Report

    Geri Olive
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I can relate, although I don't have kids, I have a dog and my sis got us matching Christmas jumpers.

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    #37

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    TheAlexNevil Report

    Yy
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Push Santa push!

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    #38

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    gfishandnuggets Report

    DUN DUN
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Let them grow up and realize that on their own. And when they do, tell them to pass this knowledge to their children.

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    #39

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    yenniwhite Report

    Kimi Tomminello
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Can definitely relate

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    #40

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    momtransparent1 Report

    Kathy Davis
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Lol. A few days before Christmas I just accept my defeat and start drinking.

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    #41

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    XplodingUnicorn Report

    DUN DUN
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    8 yo got priorities set correct!

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    #42

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    XplodingUnicorn Report

    #43

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    XplodingUnicorn Report

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Confirmed: Kids and cats are the same species.

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    #44

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    sixfootcandy Report

    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oh my!!! This is going to be an exciting Christmas

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    #45

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    DevonESawa Report

    September
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Thoughtful

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    #46

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    Chhapiness Report

    Gwen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    At least you got her what she wanted!

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    #47

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    HomeWithPeanut Report

    I I
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    seasonal d**k pic

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    #48

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    robfee Report

    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Ever notice how similar Buzz is to Bif in Back to the Future?

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    #49

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    saltymamas Report

    Gwen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Next year tell them that trainee elves wrapped the presents!

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    #50

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    HenpeckedHal Report

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    His kid might have believed it, but I doubt if his wife fell for this excuse to have his own radio controlled monster truck.

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    #51

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    snarkymomtobe Report

    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Every. Single. Time.

    #52

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    lmegordon Report

    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Oh the nightmare!!!

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    #53

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    saltymermaident Report

    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I have him on speed dial

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    #54

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    MidgardMomma Report

    Gwen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Stock up on the after Christmas sales, put them away, and you'll be ahead for next year before this one is over!

    #55

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    amydillon Report

    #56

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    mommajessiec Report

    RandomHumanBean
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    my siblings call any amazon box that comes in December 'naked Christmas presents

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    #57

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    dadmann_walking Report

    Alex K
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    i wish my son gave a fuark about such threats. i had to pack up the christmas tree since dec 15th this year.

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    #58

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    PerfectPending Report

    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    She has my sympathy.

    #59

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    simoncholland Report

    #60

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    BunAndLeggings Report

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    #61

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    mommy_cusses Report

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    #62

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    mommy_cusses Report

    Tamra Stiffler
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Hehe, ouch.

    #63

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    LetMeStart Report

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Actually it's the parents fault for not inviting the neighbor earlier to have this conversation.

    #64

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    sadydoyle Report

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    #65

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    gfishandnuggets Report

    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    For the squirrel's sake, lol

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    #66

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    mom_tho Report

    Sharon Nicole
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I like that!

    #67

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    RodLacroix Report

    #68

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    sweetmomissa Report

    September
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Three.

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    #69

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    mom_needsalife Report

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    #70

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    EmSlyce Report

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    That's why we had no tree for the first few years of our kids lives.

    #71

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    simoncholland Report

    #72

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    threetimedaddy Report

    Shoaib Ur Rehman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    They had us in the first half, not gonna lie!!😂

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    #73

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    mommajessiec Report

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    #74

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    michimama75 Report

    Tamra Stiffler
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    They'll appreciate it, eventually. Just hang on until that time. 😂

    #75

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    storiesofamom Report

    #76

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    RodLacroix Report

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    #77

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    momtransparent1 Report

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    #78

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    dad_on_my_feet Report

    GoodWolf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Might be just me, but I find it absurd to drive around for two hours to look at Christmas lights. Why not go for a walk instead? Do I see that wrong?

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    #79

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    MyMomologue Report

    #80

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    fakeadultmom Report

    WilvanderHeijden
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Set a rule: Hand in list by the beginning of december. No changes possible.

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    #81

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    Lhlodder Report

    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    In Australia we have 6 weeks school holidays over Christmas and new years.

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    #82

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    copymama Report

    Theoretical Empiricist
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Do you critique them with darts?

    #83

    Parents-Holiday-Tweets

    mommajessiec Report

    #84

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    TwinSurvivalist Report

    Kristen Lee Parker
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I don't get it ☺️

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