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+title: "Christmas Party 2024"
+date: 2024-12-12
+author: paula.kramer
+--- 
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+Our Christmas party this year was a success! With a lot of homemade food, a decorated Christmas tree and a secret santa, we celebrated the end of the year together. We have grown a lot this year and it was wonderful to get to know everyone better. 
+
+We look forward to another great year! 
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