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You know what my favorite part of the holidays is?

It's not the annual debate over whether my cookies are festive or just burnt.

Or realizing that my cat has claimed the tree as his new jungle gym.

No, it's the cozy moments, the good stuff, wrapping up in a blanket,

sipping on a mug of hot chocolate, and watching romantic holiday movies. December is peak

cozy season. But you know what's even better than wrapping up like a human burrito in your

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