Riley Gaines and her husband Louie celebrate a Christmas that feels entirely different as they mark their first Christmas as a family of three. As the year comes to a close, Riley reflects on moments of significance and gratitude, including attending AmFest for the first time since Charlie Kirk’s passing. From there, the conversation turns to welcoming their daughter Margot and experiencing every holiday “first” along the way. Riley shares how motherhood has reframed the season, from Margot’s first belly laugh to the importance of slowing down and keeping Christ at the center of Christmas. Along the way, the two laugh through the realities of new parenthood, compare American and British Christmas traditions, and look ahead to the new year with intentional goals for faith, family, and life together.

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