Charlotte and Emilie Meaud, twin sisters, were killed at the terrace of the Carillon, during the attacks on Paris, on the 13th of November.
This was because I hated what Christmas has become in the West; a season of goodwill and smiling faces, the thrill of shopping or making gifts.
This year, however, as I reflected on the things that I am thankful for, I discovered that living in China for over a year has given me a very different perspective on gratitude.
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