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“YES Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!”
Celebrating the 128th Anniversary of Virginia O’Hanlon’s Santa Claus Letter By Larry Peterson I wrote this blog years ago and except for a few minor changes, I am re-blogging it for Christmas, 2025. The reason is simple. I believe in Santa Claus and I am sick of hearing these elitist-know-it-all-uppity-ups declaring that “lying” to your Read more
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Christmas in Dachau was not the same as Christmas in New Jersey
They were both 28 years old and they both loved JESUS—–they also both loved Christmas by Larry Peterson Thank you Founding Fathers. You have truly left us Americans blessed. I am a Catholic and I went to Mass this morning without a care in the world. For many Catholics the world over this Read more
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Don’t Believe in Christmas Miracles? Maybe You Should Reconsider
By Larry Peterson I believe, without reservation, that the Christmas season is a time for miracles. I have, over the years, experienced more than one. This was my first. You can decide for yourself if it qualifies. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was August of 1960 and our mom had just celebrated her fortieth birthday. I was the Read more
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The Greatest Christmas Gift ever Given was His LIFE to each of us
Blessed Mother and Her Son “It hits me harder at Christmas… knowing He always knew.” He knew the manger would lead to the cross. He knew the birth would lead to the sacrifice. He knew love would lead Him into pain. Still, He came. Not in a palace, but in a stable. Not with an army, Read more
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A Remarkable Woman My Grandma
MY GRANDMA by Marissa Peterson A Remarkable Person Today I write this poem, I write it just for you I promise I’ll remember you when you were happy And not so much when you were blue. I could tell you everything and you’d know just what to do Today I write this poem Read more
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