Remember when Christmas was:

 A new pair of Pajamas
 A Life Saver book
 Apples, Oranges and Nuts in your stocking
 A pair of Skates
 A Bike (probably handed down & repainted)
 Bubble Lights on the tree
 Home made Cookies and Candy Canes
 A new Doll with hand made Clothes
 Going to Church with Family and Friends
 Having Relatives for a Festive Dinner
 Fresh baked Breads & Home Made Candy

 These are the things I remember. As a child I
 couldn't wait for Thanksgiving to get over &
 seeing the Christmas decorations to go up all
 over town.  The baby Jesus would lay in his
 manger with wise men and sheep.  The star
 shown over the stable, brightly lighting the way.

 Thanksgiving weekend the baking
 started in earnest & once in awhile a Christmas
 carol would play on the radio to remind you
 that Christmas was just around the corner.
 You  mailed out  cards & wished everyone
 you saw "Happy Holidays".  
 Even the town grouch smiled when you smiled and wished him a happy holiday.
 

 The last week was the hardest.  School was
 out, all you could think about was Christmas.
 You finished wrapping your gifts and waited.
 That wait was the longest you could ever re-
 member and you & your friends guessed what
 could possibly be under the tree.  Never  since
 has the anticipation been so great.  By Christ-
 mas Eve you were so excited you could hardly
 fall asleep.

 This is the kind of Christmas I wish for you.
  with love Lynda Leigh

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