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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1998
Page
13
Readers share thoughts on freedom to celebrate holidays in a student submission from Wellington Leader. Quotes express Christmas meanings, family time, faith, and the desire for inclusive holiday celebration amid a broader debate.
A family narrative honors freedom to celebrate Christmas and religious liberty, citing great grandfather John Scott Coleman who endured four years as a World War II prisoner of war in a Japanese camp. The account links holiday joy to national inheritance and civic rights amid festive family traditions.
A personal essay celebrates choosing how to observe Christmas or Hanukkah, highlighting family gatherings at grandparents, gift giving, baking, and festive scents. It values diverse traditions, unity, and the American founding ideals of worship, liberty, and expression guiding holiday celebrations.
The writer explains Christmas is sacred as it honors the Lord's birth and cherishes family moments. They recall tearing open presents, big dinners, and giggles with relatives, plus photos that preserve memories and love across holidays.
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