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Homesick for the Holidays

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Catherine McCarthy finally admits she’s homesick during Christmas in Thailand.

Tags Moving Relocating Winter Holidays Travel Cultural traditions Friendship Growing up Coming of age Nature Acceptance Nostalgic Thought-provoking

Storyteller

Catherine McCarthy

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The Moth Holiday Special 2016: Unexpected Gifts of December The Moth Holiday Special: Unexpected Gifts of December

Original Air Date

December 13, 2016

Recorded Date

September 16, 2014

“We were a keep it all happy and smiles kind of family.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Catherine Mc Carthy

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