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One of my favorite holiday memories is my French Christmas. I was living in France, working for the Zundels caring for their four children, cooking and cleaning, as an au pair, or mother’s helper. Throughout the year I lived in their home they welcomed me fully into their lives. The winter holidays were no exception. [...]