The Holy Evening broke into the Voss House with thick, soft snow. The World outside was quiet and white while inside the light of candles and the great Christmas tree warm and golden lighted. The house smelled like cinnamon, pine needles and freshly baked cookies. The whole family had gathered in the large living room. The tree radiated with hundreds of small lights, self-made stars and pieces of memories last years. There were colorfully packed gifts underneath the tree. Emilia has been home for two days and helped with the last preparations. Lucas had invited Sophie, who was nervous, but happily sitting beside him. Luna (9) could hardly sit still, Aurora and Sophia whispered, Elias had a big Family portrait painted as a gift, and Alexander stood with Lena at the fireplace and watched everything with a deep, quiet luck. “Good Christmas, my loved ones,” Alexander said with warm, deep voice. He lifted his glass. “To our family. On every laugh, every tear, every moment the
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