Yes Virginia There is a Santa Claus Dear Abby letter shows belief
A reader asks how to tell a child the Santa truth kindly. Abby cites the classic 1897 Yes Virginia letter by Virginia O'Hanlon and Francis P. Church. It defends Santa as real through faith, love, and imagination, urging gentle honesty and sustaining wonder for children.
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Abby
Mom
Virginia
Santa Claus
Francis P Church
Papa
Virginia O'Hanlon
Santa Luncheon and Holiday Fundraisers in Elyria and Surrounding Areas
Community events include a Santa luncheon at Pilgrim UCC Elyria with photos for $3, a breakfast at Columbia United Methodist Church with pancakes and sausage, adults 4, under 4 free, proceeds support Columbia Scouts Scholarship. Also a cookie walk at Cornerstone UMC, a fruit sale by Lorain County Mission, and multiple book and cookbook fundraisers across Elyria and Lorain County with varied prices and delivery options.
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East Broad St
Elyria
Santa
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Royalton Ac
Columbia Station
Columbia Scouts Scholarship Fund
Cornerstone U.M.C
Reid Ave
Lorain
Lorain County
Morgan Ave
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Avon High School
Detroit Rd
Avon
America
Ohio
Garford
Garford Company
Indian Hollow
Lutheran Chaplaincy Service
Jim
Kristin
Greater Cleveland Area
North Ridgeville Senior Center
SL Many’s Couples Club
United Methodist Church
Columbo Staton
Kochbooks
Ray Koch
E Market SL
Sandusky
Erie County
Firelands Garden Club
P.O. Box
Birmingham
Coast Steet
Elyna
Second Street
St. Agnes
Friends of Cascade
Chronicle
Brandau Jewelers
Flynn Parks and Recreation Department
Gulf Road
Keystone
Keystone Band
LaGrange
Fields United Methodist Church
Loran Rd
North Ridgeville
Fields United Methodist Men's Fellowship
The
American Cancer Society
North Ridge Rd
Allen Medical Center
West Lorain St
Oberlin
KEEP
Keystone Educational Endowment Program
Ina
OSU
Russia Rd
Ohio State University
Lorain County Historical Society
Hickories Museum
Washington Ave
Loran
Fedetion Trenton
Informaton
Terry
Parks and Rec
Brandan Jewelers
Loomis Camera
Court State
S, Inc
Gene
Chuck
Elyna Catholic High School
Gulf Rd
Irish Heritage Club
Avon Belden Road
Avon Lake
APL
Zion United Methodist Church
Telegraph Ra
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Easter Seals
Lighthouses
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Ben Richmond
Focal
Black River Historical Society
W. 5Th St. Lorain
Scaasis
O.ha.o
Oberlin Historical and Improvement Organization
O.O
P.O
Oberfin
Elyna High School
Brandau's
Broad St
E. River St
Creative Craft
Cleveland St
Jesus
Burgin
Lorain Admiral King High School
Aksh.s
Lak
Ene Shores Humane Society
Lucinda House and People
Western Medical Senaces
S. Main St. Oberim
Loram County Free Clinic
Rebekahs
Gerry
Bach
Joan
Arsene
Marge
Bowen Sopko unite in marriage in Louisville Kentucky
Kimberly Anne Banks and Aaron Johnson tied vows October 12 in Louisville. The bride is daughter of Bil and Marie Banks of Edyria. groom son of Michael and Debra Johnson of Louisville. Attendants included sister Christine Cromsing as patron of honor and niece Alexys Zambrana as flower girl. A reception followed at the groom’s home. The bride, a 1994 Midview High School graduate, works for K T Switching.
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Aaron Johnson
Louisville
Bil
Marie Banks
Edyria
Michael
Debra Johnson
Christine Cromsing
Alexys Zambrana
Bam Hee Cente Camis Ga SimisGa Served As Bos Meas For KE Saetier
Mason Jobson
Par
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Steven J. Sopko
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Rita
Douglas Bowen
Elyria
Marcia
Charles Dobias
Vermilion
Christa DeBlase
Jennifer Bowen
Lisa Dumais
Ertke Bowen
Macy Cockete
Michael Sopko
Christopher Bowen
Brian Strinka
Christopher Bowen Jr
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
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Heidelberg College
Traier
San Diego High School
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USG Interiors
Westlake
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