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HOW WE FEEL CONNECTED TO OTHERS DURING THE HOLIDAYS...
Beth Colling
The Santa Christmas pajama tradition was started by my mother, Brenda Goodwin, when my brother and I were very young. Our family didn't have many traditions, so this was a way to feel connected to other people who discussed traditions.
Beth Colling in Boston, MA, USA
Pankaj Shinde
The holidays are all about celebrating the values that bring us together in life, such as our friends and family.
Pankaj Shinde in Pune, India
Saheer Moolayil
Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Chur to Tirano, Switzerland with my family.
Saheer Moolayil in Doha, Qatar
Beth Colling
The Santa Christmas pajama tradition was started by my mother, Brenda Goodwin, when my brother and I were very young. Our family didn't have many traditions, so this was a way to feel connected to other people who discussed traditions.
Beth Colling in Boston, MA, USA
Pankaj Shinde
The holidays are all about celebrating the values that bring us together in life, such as our friends and family.
Pankaj Shinde in Pune, India
Saheer Moolayil
Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Chur to Tirano, Switzerland with my family.
Saheer Moolayil in Doha, Qatar
Jessica Stanton
I feel connected when I spend focused quality time with others, being intentional with my actions and reaching out to catch up.
Jessica Stanton in Kansas City, MO, USA
Manju Senthil
This is the moment my team received a trophy for the best bay decoration in office during Diwali eve. It was an immense pleasure enjoying all the events where collaboration and innovation lead to victory.
Manjubashini Senthilkumaran in Chennai, India
Jessica Stanton
I feel connected when I spend focused quality time with others, being intentional with my actions and reaching out to catch up.
Jessica Stanton in Kansas City, MO, USA
Manju Senthil
This is the moment my team received a trophy for the best bay decoration in office during Diwali eve. It was an immense pleasure enjoying all the events where collaboration and innovation lead to victory.
Manjubashini Senthilkumaran in Chennai, India
Brooke Stillwell
Where we live, it's so dark in December due to the sun's lack of presence. Baking for the holidays and getting outside with friends in the short time we have daylight fills our hearts with warmth, love and community.
Brooke Stillwell in Denver, CO, USA
R Chaitra
Enjoying life with others.
R Chaitra in Bangalore, India
Steven Drangsholt
We love to get good food and watch sports.
Steven Drangsholt in Portland, OR, USA
Brooke Stillwell
Where we live, it's so dark in December due to the sun's lack of presence. Baking for the holidays and getting outside with friends in the short time we have daylight fills our hearts with warmth, love and community.
Brooke Stillwell in Denver, CO, USA
R Chaitra
Enjoying life with others.
R Chaitra in Bangalore, India
Steven Drangsholt
We love to get good food and watch sports.
Steven Drangsholt in Portland, OR, USA
Julie Williams
Every year I take festive photos of my cats and share on social media.
Julie Williams in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Jen Harrison
We love sending/receiving holiday cards from our loved ones through the mail!
Jennifer Harrison in Houston, TX, USA
Ara Swanson
We started a new tradition last year -- finding our own Christmas tree in a nearby National Forest! We love spending time with family and friends!
Ara Swanson Bellevue, WA, USA
Julie Williams
Every year I take festive photos of my cats and share on social media.
Julie Williams in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Jen Harrison
We love sending/receiving holiday cards from our loved ones through the mail!
Jennifer Harrison in Houston, TX, USA
Ara Swanson
We started a new tradition last year -- finding our own Christmas tree in a nearby National Forest! We love spending time with family and friends!
Ara Swanson Bellevue, WA, USA
John Stumbaugh
My immediate family volunteers each year at local grocery store called Karsch's for Salvation Army Kettle. My "connection" is my father and I both celebrate our birthday on Christmas.
John Stumbaugh in St. Louis, MO. USA
John Helwig
My son dressed in CDM Smith field attire! My family life and work life is interchangeable. I feel more camaraderie during this time of year.
Steven Helwig in Boston, MA, USA
John Stumbaugh
My immediate family volunteers each year at local grocery store called Karsch's for Salvation Army Kettle. My "connection" is my father and I both celebrate our birthday on Christmas.
John Stumbaugh in St. Louis, MO. USA
John Helwig
My son dressed in CDM Smith field attire! My family life and work life is interchangeable. I feel more camaraderie during this time of year.
Steven Helwig in Boston, MA, USA
Debra Beck
Spending time with friends and family as well as donating time and money to charitable organizations helps me feel connected to others during the holidays.
Debra Beck in Boston, MA, USA
Ana Peragallo
Christmas is the time to love...I try to share with my family and friends and reconnect with them. Spending time together is the most important!
Ana Peragallo in Santiago, Chile
Debra Beck
Spending time with friends and family as well as donating time and money to charitable organizations helps me feel connected to others during the holidays.
Debra Beck in Boston, MA, USA
Ana Peragallo
Christmas is the time to love...I try to share with my family and friends and reconnect with them. Spending time together is the most important!
Ana Peragallo in Santiago, Chile
Timothy Wendler
I feel connected through peace, love and understanding.
Timothy Wendler in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Candice S
Spending time with friends and family cooking, playing games and making priceless memories helps me feel connected to others during the holiday season.
Candice Szczepanik in Chicago, IL, USA
Timothy Wendler
I feel connected through peace, love and understanding.
Timothy Wendler in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Candice S
Spending time with friends and family cooking, playing games and making priceless memories helps me feel connected to others during the holiday season.
Candice Szczepanik in Chicago, IL, USA
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