Jaycee contest winner What Christmas means to me
Peggy Usher writes about personal growth in understanding Christmas from a child’s view. The piece traces a shift from focusing on presents and tradition to realizing Advent signals the coming of Christ, with family wreaths marking the season.
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Christmas Promise Reflected in Advent Candles and Joy
The piece notes three purple and one pink candle with the pink lit last, symbolizing the Joy of Christ’s birth. It reflects on Christmas carols and the Holy Family’s humble manger, urging meaning beyond gifts. Local notices list social visits among Browntown families and nearby towns.
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