Ep 31 A Texas Christmas

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Ep 31 A Texas Christmas

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Dec 23, 2016

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Merry Christmas to all! In this episode we take a light look at some of the traditions that make a Texas Christmas. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and Merry Texas Christmas!

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Dec 23, 2016

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