Santa Visits, Dad Joins From Afar On Christmas Eve
Bud Heston recalls a small town Christmas tradition where Santa visited only some homes, delivering gifts on the porch while his father vanished each year to return later, and how the shift to TV Santa replaced house calls as the family aged and moved away.
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Good News Moments From A Christmas Gift Memory
A personal reflection on cherished Christmas gifts and the enduring appeal of good news. The writer recalls a Thumbelina doll, a son’s portrait, and a transformative paperback Bible, then explores Luke’s Gospel and the theme of God’s saving good news across translations and personal faith.
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