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Christmas Memories Across Generations and War Time
A long personal memoir of Christmas memories from 1926 onward. The author recalls receiving a tricycle at five, family scenes at the Murray place and with the Rios family, wartime separations in 1944, moves to town, and a 1968 reflection on gifts and the meaning of Christmas. The piece blends family, place, and a personal theology of giving and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Rosa Pierce
Murray Place
South M Street
J and Hickory
Grandma
Grandpa
Marie
Lloyd Huyck
Santa
Bert Rios
Walt
Rioses
Barry
Pierces
Myrtle
Phyllis
Carolyn Rios
Bert
Jack
Pierce
Pacific
Ouija Board
Europe
George Bissingers
Bailey Ave
James Sloans
South H Street
Bill Suddens
H and Laurel
Charlie Rios
W. Ocean Ave
Hattie
Espada Ranch
Pt. Arguello
Marguerite Hall
Germany
United States
Lompoc
Scott
Mary Ann
Caserta
Italy
Jane Flaherty
Dad
Granddad
Gene Wahlers
White House
Walnut Ave
H Street
Brookside Park
Pasadena
Hippy
Douglas Aircraft
Douglas