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here's no other time of the year quite like Christmas when it comes to fondly reminiscing about years past, while simultaneously making wonderful new memories with those you cherish most.

With these thoughts in mind, the Inlander team set out on the difficult task of choosing just one personally significant, yet universally relatable, holiday memory to share, one that takes each of us back to the seasons of yesteryear.

We hope you smile, laugh and feel all warm and fuzzy inside as you read each of our stories, and that they also inspire you and yours to gather together and share similar rosy, nostalgic thoughts.

Looking for some inspirational suggestions for making new memories to look back on down the road?

We've got plenty of options, including featured event previews and a comprehensive calendar of events from now until the New Year.


53rd Annual Odessa Deutschesfest @ Odessa

Thu., Sept. 19, 5:30-10 p.m., Fri., Sept. 20, 6-12 a.m., Sat., Sept. 21, 6-12 a.m. and Sun., Sept. 22, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Chey Scott

Chey Scott is the Inlander's Editor, and has been on staff since 2012. Her past roles at the paper include arts and culture editor, food editor and listings editor. She also currently serves as editor of the Inlander's yearly, glossy magazine, the Annual Manual. Chey (pronounced "Shay") is a lifelong resident...