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From “God Don’t Make Junk”… The Golf Balls of Life, By Bob Robinson
In 2005 I wrote as part of the introduction to my book, “God Don’t Make
Junk, from Ramblings of an Old Man,” an adaptation to something that
was floating around the Internet. It was about golf balls and pebbles
and sand and stuff. The message was powerful; the delivery… well… so,
so. I love stealing great ideas that are presented in a boring manner
and trying to liven them up a bit...
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A Cop's Christmas, An Original
Christmas Story by Chip Ciammaichella
It was just after 11 p.m. when the call came over the radio. The
reflection of the city lights made the falling snow look like a million
points of light, drifting slowly toward the frozen ground. The cop
debated with himself whether he should respond to the call; a burglar
alarm at a nearby department store. His shift change was less than an
hour away, if someone indeed...
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The Spirit of Christmas…
Submitted by Kate Burch & Lyn Bliss
The Dayton Report, By Ron Browning - It was just about a year ago and
as it turned out, one of the colder days of the winter. It certainly
was not the coldest day of the year, and the snow that fell was less
than some other days, but the wind was gusting just enough to make it
miserable to be outside. The foot traffic in my neighborhood is usually
loud enough (people...
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The
famous poem, "Night before Christmas", By Clement Clarke
Moore
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the house, Not a
creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the
chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The
children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar
plums danc'd in their heads, And Mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my
cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's...
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My Christmas Wishes… By
Bob Robinson
I had just received a letter from Jim Neely wishing my friends and
family a Merry Christmas from Vietnam. I knew that was impossible; I
was dreaming… my Texas A&M buddy lost his life Aug. 23, 1968.
I pictured dad with his cigar, sitting back in his armchair, a half
smile on his face. Every once in a while I’d pause from tearing open
presents and glance at him. I think I saw him wink once, but I’m not
sure... read
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Classic
Literature… The Holy Night,
By Selma Lagerlof
There was a man who went out in the dark night to borrow live coals to
kindle a fire. He went from hut to hut and knocked. "Dear friends, help
me!" said he. "My wife has just given birth to a child, and I must make
a fire to warm her and the little one." But it was way in the night,
and all the people were asleep. No one replied. The man walked and
walked. At last he saw the gleam of a fire...
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Livin3… The Best 5 Inspirational Short Stories
About Life
When life has got you in a slump, turn to these motivational short
stories. Not only is reading them like getting an internet hug for the
soul, but they just may spark an idea or a change in you for the
better. Read on and get ready to smile. 1. Everyone Has a Story in Life
- A 24 year old boy seeing out from the train’s window shouted… “Dad,
look the trees are going behind!” Dad smiled and...
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Inspirational
Stories… A glass of Milk, paid
in Full
One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his
way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was
hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However,
he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of
a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so
brought... read
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Celebrating
the Christmas Season: Yes,
Virginia...
Editorial of The New York Sun - September 21, 1897 - We take pleasure
in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at
the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is
numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor— I am 8 years old.
Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If
you see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tell me...
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Celebrating
the Christmas Season… Santa’s
message to the children of Darke County
December 25, 2017 - As always, Santa couldn’t remember my name, but he
remembered the questions many of our children asked him. He sent me
this letter nearly a year ago and asked me to share it with all the
children in Darke County. I figured now would be a pretty good time.
Mr. Robinson. Dear John, I’m surprised at you, Helper No. 31278864.
Your children asked me questions again this year...
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Representative
Jim Buchy… Celebrating the
Christmas Spirit
‘Tis the season for Christmas trees, holiday wreaths, gifts, and
enjoying the company of our loved ones as we sit by the fire. But most
importantly, Christmas is a time to join together to celebrate Christ’s
birth. In the hustle and bustle of shopping and decorating Christmas
trees, we often forget the true meaning of the holiday and the faith
upon which our nation was built. From... read
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The true meaning of Christmas,
By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. In
this case, it’s Santa Claus… or more accurately, the Christmas Season!
Lois provides the solution to no chimneys for Santa, then offers
insight into the true meaning of Christmas. Wilson's completed set has
a new edition – now six volumes... read
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My Christmas Wishes,
By
Bob Robinson
I had just received a letter from Jim Neely wishing my friends and
family a Merry Christmas from Vietnam. I knew that was impossible; I
was dreaming… my Texas A&M buddy lost his life Aug. 23, 1968. I
pictured dad with his cigar, sitting back in his armchair, a half smile
on his face. Every once in a while I’d pause from tearing open presents
and glance...
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The First Thanksgiving, By
Albert F. Blaisdell and Francis K. Ball
All through the first summer and the early part of autumn the Pilgrims
were busy and happy. They had planted and cared for their first fields
of corn. They had found wild strawberries in the meadows, raspberries
on the hillsides, and wild grapes in the woods. In the forest just back
of the village wild turkeys and deer were easily shot. In the
shallow... read
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A salute to our soldiers, From
a CNO Reader
As the year draws to a close, County News Online felt it was
appropriate (and important) to offer a salute to those who gave us the
freedom to have this celebration… our nation’s soldiers. Twas the night
before Christmas, He lived all alone, In a one bedroom house made of
Plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney, With presents to
give... read
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Christmas Day in the Morning,
By Pearl S. Buck
He woke suddenly and completely. It was four o'clock, the hour at which
his father had always called him to get up and help with the milking.
Strange how the habits of his youth clung to him still! Fifty years
ago, and his father had been dead for thirty years, and yet he waked at
four o'clock in the morning. He had trained himself to turn over and go
to sleep, but this morning it was Christmas... read
more
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Classic
Literature… The Holy Night
There was a man who went out in the dark night to borrow live coals to
kindle a fire. He went from hut to hut and knocked. "Dear friends, help
me!" said he. "My wife has just given birth to a child, and I must make
a fire to warm her and the little one." But it was way in the night,
and all the people were asleep. No one replied. The man walked and
walked. At last he saw the gleam of a fire... read
more
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From
“God Don’t Make Junk”… The Golf
Balls of Life, By Bob Robinson
In 2005 I wrote as part of the introduction to my book, “God Don’t Make
Junk, from Ramblings of an Old Man,” an adaptation to something that
was floating around the Internet. It was about golf balls and pebbles
and sand and stuff. The message was powerful; the delivery… well… so,
so. I love stealing great ideas that are presented in a... read
more
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The
famous poem, "Night before
Christmas", By Clement Clarke Moore
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the house, Not a
creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the
chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The
children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar
plums danc'd in their heads, And Mama in her 'kerchief, and... read
more
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Inspirational
Stories… A glass of Milk, paid
in Full
One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his
way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was
hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However,
he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of
a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so
brought him a large glass... read
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American
Literature… Christmas Every Day,
by William Dean Howells
The little girl came into her papa's study, as she always did Saturday
morning before breakfast, and asked for a story. He tried to beg off
that morning, for he was very busy, but she would not let him. So he
began: "Well, once there was a little pig--" She put her hand over his
mouth and stopped him at the word. She said she had heard little
pig-stories till she was perfectly sick of them... read
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From
County News Online… This
Christmas Vacation… I’m Bored!
The kids are out of school. Christmas vacation has just started. The
excitement reaches its peak. Santa’s coming. Santa’s coming!! But it’s
only Tuesday. “Mommy, when will Santa be here?” Friday, buddy! “Is that
tomorrow?” No, buddy. Four more days… “But Mommy! I’m bored!” One of
the things that might help out a little is having them play some games
at northpole.com. They can visit... read
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American
Literature… A College Santa
Clause, by Ralph Henry Barbour
A story of friendship and companionship extended during the holiday
season. Note well, that "Santa Clause" is a play on words rather than a
misspelling. Satherwaite, '02, threw his overcoat across the broad
mahogany table, regardless of the silver and cut-glass furnishings,
shook the melting snowflakes from his cap and tossed it atop the coat,
half kicked, half shoved a big leathern armchair up to the wide... read
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The
Innkeeper's Tale, by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
They think I'm some kind of cruel, heartless landlord. Someone must
have told them that. But they're wrong, just plain wrong, and it's time
to set the record straight, once and for all. People say I'm an
innkeeper. I suppose you'd call it an inn. To us it's just a big house.
My grandfather, Joshua ben-Yahoudi, built it back when his... read
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State Representative Jim Buchy… Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Every Christmas, we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus with
friends and family, as we all crowd around a dinner to enjoy each
other’s company. While our kids look forward to this excitement
as well, their enthusiasm is most often directed toward the annual
visit of Santa Claus. Each Christmas Eve, Santa delivers presents to
children across the globe, including the good boys and girls... read
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American Literature… The Little Match Girl, by Hans
Christian Andersen
Most terribly cold it was; it snowed, and was nearly quite dark, and
evening-- the last evening of the year. In this cold and darkness there
went along the street a poor little girl, bareheaded, and with naked
feet. When she left home she had slippers on, it is true; but what was
the good of that? They were very large slippers, which her mother had
hitherto worn; so large were they... read
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A Letter from Santa Claus, by
Mark Twain
Palace of Saint Nicholas in the Moon Christmas Morning - My Dear Susy
Clemens, I have received and read all the letters which you and your
little sister have written me . . . . I can read your and your baby
sister's jagged and fantastic marks without any trouble at all. But I
had trouble with those letters which you dictated through your mother
and the nurses... read
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Darke County Senior Scribe… It’s Christmas in Darke County… 2015,
By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day.
This time it’s Christmas. Wilson offers three poems, each addressing a
different look at the Christmas holiday season… A showplace house
crisis, Christmas arrives and A scatter matter. Wilson's completed set
- five volumes - of published poetry is now available... read
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CNO Christmas Stories… A Country Christmas, by Louisa
May Alcott
"A handful of good life is worth a bushel of learning." Dear Emily, --I
have a brilliant idea, and at once hasten to share it with you. Three
weeks ago I came up here to the wilds of Vermont to visit my old aunt,
also to get a little quiet and distance in which to survey certain new
prospects which have opened before me, and to decide whether I will
marry a millionaire and become... read
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CNO Christmas Stories… The History of 'The Twelve Days of
Christmas'
The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol.
From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to
practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol
as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning:
the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning... read
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County News Online Christmas
The “holiday” shopping season began on Black Friday… or was it actually
on Thanksgiving Day… yeah, well, probably it started a week or two
before Thanksgiving for some merchants. Then there was Small Business
Saturday. And then there was Cyber Monday. I’m all for business and the
economy, and most retailers rely on a... read
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A Kidnapped Santa Claus, by L.
Frank Baum
Santa Claus lives in the Laughing Valley, where stands the big,
rambling castle in which his toys are manufactured. His workmen,
selected from the ryls, knooks, pixies and fairies, live with him, and
every one is as busy as can be from one year's end to another. It is
called the Laughing Valley because everything there is happy and gay.
The brook chuckles to itself as it leaps rollicking between its green
banks... read
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The Elves
and The Shoemaker, by The Brothers Grimm
A shoemaker, by no fault of his own, had become so poor that at last he
had nothing left but leather for one pair of shoes. So in the evening,
he cut out the shoes which he wished to begin to make the next morning,
and as he had a good conscience, he lay down quietly in his bed,
commended himself to God, and fell asleep. In the morning, after he had
said his prayers, and was just going to sit down... read
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NorthPole.com… Help your child get the full enjoyment of
the Christmas season
- This web site is a creative, interactive site for children at
Christmas time. It is online now and will add features as it gets
closer to Christmas. This is also the site where children will be able
to watch Santa's trip around the world on Christmas Eve. It is a must
for children of ALL AGES! It currently is offering Christmas stories,
including ones a child can personalize, and... read
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The First Christmas Tree, by
Henry van Dyke
I. The Call of the Woodsman -- The day before Christmas, in the year of
our Lord 722. Broad snow-meadows glistening white along the banks of
the river Moselle; steep hill-sides blooming with mystic forget-me-not
where the glow of the setting sun cast long shadows down their eastern
slope; an arch of clearest, deepest gentian bending overhead; in the
centre of the aerial garden... read
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Christmas
Every Day , by William Dean Howells
The little girl came into her papa's study, as she always did Saturday
morning before breakfast, and asked for a story. He tried to beg off
that morning, for he was very busy, but she would not let him. So he
began: "Well, once there was a little pig--" She put her hand over his
mouth and stopped him at the word. She said she had heard little
pig-stories till she was perfectly sick of them... read
more
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Yes, Virginia... Editorial of
The New York Sun
December 21, 2012 - We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the
communication below, expressing at the same time our great
gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of
The Sun: Dear Editor — I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say
there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's
so." Please... read
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My fondest
memory, By Heather Brooks, Edison State Community
College Student
Editor Note: Students in an Edison Comp II class were asked to share
their fondest memories as part of a weekly writing exercise. This one
was especially appropriate as it took a look at human nature,
especially at this time of the year. Here is Heather’s submission…
“When I was five my aunt and uncle got a divorce, he left her right
around the holidays and our family was kind of in an uproar... read
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County News Online… It’s that time of the year
It is 21 days until Christmas. This is the time those of faith think
about our Creator and the message He sent to us through is Son Jesus.
This is the time people of all faiths and leanings think of the season
of celebration, thanks and giving to loved ones and those less
fortunate. And this is the time when children all over the world dream
of beautiful trees with stars and angels and lights... read
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Santa’s message to the children of Darke
County
As always, Santa couldn’t remember my name, but he remembered the
questions many of our children asked him. He sent me this letter and
asked me to share it with all the children in Darke County. Bob - Dear
John, I’m surprised at you, Helper No. 31278864. Your children asked me
questions again this year but you didn’t remind me to answer them.
Shame on you!! But you know Santa, ho ho ho! I will answer them... read
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To see Santa Facts from the Christmas Tree Market...
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Follow Santa on his trip around the world... click
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Letters to
Santa on County News Online
DARKE COUNTY – iPods and iPads topped the list for first and second
grade requests from Santa, with the various versions of Xbox a close
second, then Monster High toys. Beyond that, however, children around
the county showed concern for the less fortunate or family members. A
young boy offers to pay Santa $7.61 if he will bring food, and socks
for his mom. A student wanted a notebook for his Mom to help her
memory... read
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TLC Family Christmas… 'The True Story of Santa Claus'
Santa Claus was not always a jolly old fellow. He did not always have
long white whiskers, and he did not always wear a big red suit. Long
before he lived in the North Pole, and long before his yearly Christmas
visits brought joy to all the children of the world, Santa Claus was a
child himself. He was once just an ordinary baby boy named Nicholas.
The baby boy was just like any other, but his parents hoped for great
things from their only... read
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Storynory… The Girl Who Missed Christmas
Christmas is the happiest time of year, but sometimes something
terrible happens – like a kid misses it all together… Once upon a time,
there was a little girl called Natalie. Natalie was six. She lived in a
nice house, on a nice street. She had a little brother called Joe, and
dog called Marmalade. And most of the time Natalie was happy. She
played with her friends. She played with her dog. Sometimes she even
played with Joe – when he wasn’t... read
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Storynory… The First Christmas
Mary was sitting in the sun outside her house. it was a normal day, a
bit of cooking, a bit of helping around the house. She was having a few
minutes rest, when suddenly an angel appeared. “Are you Mary?”, he
asked. “Yes, who are you?”, the startled girl replied. “I’m an angel
from God”, and I have a surprise for you. You’re going to have a baby.”
Mary raised her hand to her mouth. “It would be a surprise, I’m not
even... read
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The Year the Reindeer Couldn't Fly,
By Daniel 'Chip' Ciammaichella
The storm had blown in quickly from the north that Christmas Eve,
turning the rolling grasslands south of Raton into an endless blanket
of white. The snow and ice had transformed the pinon, cedar and
oak-brush into fine crystal sculptures, and the majestic peaks of the
Sangre de Cristos were obliterated from view by the fusillade of
snowflakes, driven by a biting north wind in the dim late afternoon
light. As Elizabeth Porter eased her... read
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A Kidnapped Santa Claus,
by L. Frank Baum
Santa Claus lives in the Laughing Valley, where stands the big,
rambling castle in which his toys are manufactured. His workmen,
selected from the ryls, knooks, pixies and fairies, live with him, and
every one is as busy as can be from one year's end to another.
It is called the Laughing Valley because everything there is happy and
gay. The brook chuckles to itself as it leaps rollicking between its
green banks; the wind whistles merrily in the trees; the
... read
more
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A Cop's Christmas,
An Original Christmas Story by Chip Ciammaichella
It was just after 11 p.m. when the call came over the radio. The
reflection of the city lights made the falling snow look like a million
points of light, drifting slowly toward the frozen ground. The cop
debated with himself whether he should respond to the call; a burglar
alarm at a nearby department store. His shift change was less than an
hour away, if someone indeed had broken into the... read
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TLC
Family “Christmas Stories”… 'Twas
the Night Before Christmas
No set of Christmas stories would be complete without the famous ‘Twas
the Night Before Christmas… ’Twas the night before Christmas, when all
through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The
stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint
Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in
their beds, while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads... read
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Commissioner Mike Stegall… Merry
Christmas
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flocks by night. And, lo, the Angel
of
the Lord came upon them and the Glory of the Lord shone about them; and
they were sore afraid. And the angel said to them… ‘Fear not:
for
behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
people, for unto you is born today in the City of David a Savior, which
is Christ... read
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Darke
County Senior Scribe… The
Angel Smiled, By Lois
Wilson
Three thoughts on Christmas by Darke County Senior Scribes Poet
Laureate Lois Wilson. A STAR IS BORN? In this year’s Christmas play,
While sitting in a sleigh, The children sang a song, That went a wee
bit wrong. Its planned end was, “Ho! Ho!” But Stevie stole the show,
Ad-libbing, ”Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho!
Ho! Ho! Ho!”
He explained, his eyes aglow, “I was singing a solo!” SANTA’S
AD
- Needed one reindeer To... read
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Christmas Day in the Morning,
By Pearl S. Buck
He woke suddenly and completely. It was four o’clock, the hour at which
his father had always called him to get up and help with the milking.
Strange how the habits of his youth clung to him still! Fifty years
ago, and his father had been dead for thirty years, and yet he waked at
four o’clock in the morning. He had trained himself to turn over and go
to sleep, but this morning it was Christmas, he did not try to sleep.
Why did he feel so awake... read
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Letters
to Santa... Dear Santa,
This year, I'd like a fat bank account and a slim body. Please don't
mix up the 2 like you did last year!!
You know who
Greenville, Ohio
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Letters
to Santa… Santa
visits
Mississinawa Valley Preschool, By Elaine Bailey
“My dog bites,” Gentry cautioned Santa.
“That’s a good thing to know,” he chuckled. “I’ll watch out for him
when I come to your house on Christmas Eve.”
Santa left the North Pole under the careful supervision of Mrs. Claus
to personally respond to written questions and requests posed by the
three, four and five-year-olds attending Mississinawa Valley Preschool.
Director and teacher Maria Kinninger encouraged the youngsters... read
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Dear Boys & Girls,
Ho ho ho. So you want to know my secrets, do you? Usually I don’t tell
anyone my secrets. That’s why they are called secrets. But you said
that I’m real and that you like me… you even sign your letters with
‘love.’ How can I resist that? So you have to promise – pinky promise –
not to tell anyone. Okay? Ho ho ho. First of all, Keeno is not one of
my reindeer. He tried out, but he was... read
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Letters
to Santa... Dear Santa,
This is Bob again. No, not Ronald. My name is Bob. Remember? From the
Advocate a few years ago? I’m the editor of County News Online now and
a Santa’s Helper (No. 31278664). I just posted more letters to you,
this time from Mrs. Buschur’s class here in Greenville, Ohio. And guess
what? Yep. You guessed it. They have a bunch of questions for you! I
know, it might take a day or two, but they really would appreciate it
if you answered some of their questions. Frankly? I’d kind of like to
know, too. Like... read
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Letters
to Santa… Mrs.
Buschur’s class asks tough questions
This is a fascinating list of Letters to Santa. They came from Mrs.
Buschur’s first grade class at Woodland Heights. The students asked
more questions about Santa, his reindeer and his life than I think they
did asking for toys and gifts. It’s obvious that they love him… one
picture is especially for Santa: they were waving “hi” to him! More
interesting is that the children would love to hear back from him. This
presents a challenge to... read
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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa
Claus
New York Sun Editorial - Sept. 21, 1897 - Eight-year-old Virginia
O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick
response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work
of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history's
most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in
dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on
posters and stamps... read
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Letters
to Santa...Letters
from
Woodland Heights students
December 13, 2012 - Dear Santa,
I want a stuffed kitten is my first (wish) and 6 pencits and books
about flowers. Santa can bring (gifts to?) people. Santa is coming to
tawn. Jennifer
--- Dear Santa,
I want a sweater because mine has a hole in it. I will take care of
(it). I was good all year.
Love,
Emma
--- Dear Santa,
I really need dresses. I also wunt an I.Pod. I will read Christmas
books. Happy Christmas,
Keira
--- Dear Santa,
I really want a stuffed cat. I need a sweater to keep me warm. A cat in
the Hat... read
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Letters to Santa... Students write letters, make
Christmas
Decorations,
By Bob Robinson
Senior Scribe Sharon Hopper, see When Children Were Children, talks
about making decorations for the traditional Christmas tree. A few days
ago, some of the children in Mrs. Black’s class at Woodland Heights
were doing exactly that… making homemade decorations for their trees.
I remember those red and green “chains” from my childhood. We would
make them in school and each of us would take them home for our trees.
It’s wonderful... read
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Thank
you, Santa
This is just a brief note to thank Santa for what he does for our
children. Mrs. Ruhenkamp’s children worked very hard on their Letters
to Santa this year and they were hoping that Santa would see them and
answer them. He did! I was working on the next batch of letters when I
got a Google notice that there was an email from Santa. I went to my
inbox and there it was… a Thank You letter from Santa, sent directly to
Mrs. Ruhenkamp’s class. Thank you, Santa. There are many children... read
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Wreaths Across America,
From a CNO reader
Recently, 25 tractor trailers left Harrington, Maine loaded with
wreaths to be placed on graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Hundreds
of motorcycles and a police escort in various states led the convoy.
The tradition began in 1992 when the Worcester Wreath Company found
themselves with a surplus nearing the end of the Christmas season. They
donated the wreaths to Arlington. A photo... read
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Letters
to
Santa… Mrs.
Ruhenkamp's First
Grade Class, Woodland Heights, From Bob
Robinson
“We worked really hard on the letters. They look great.” They
did. Mrs. Ruhenkamp incorporated the assignment into the writing
exercises that she regularly uses as part of her first grade grammar
curriculum. First they did a draft, then they put it on a nice sheet
with Santa art on it and pasted it onto a red background. Some are
already on display in the hallway outside the room. Some of the letters
below were indecipherable by yours... read
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Santa and
Sarah, Author unknown, submitted
by Wavelene
Denniston
Three years ago, a little boy and his grandmother came to see Santa at
the McAllister Mall in Saint John, Nfld. The child climbed up on his
lap, holding a picture of a little girl. “Who is this?" asked Santa,
smiling. "Your friend? "Yes, Santa,' he replied. "My sister, Sarah, who
is very sick," he said sadly. Santa glanced over at the grandmother who
was waiting nearby, and saw her dabbing her eyes with a tissue. "She
wanted to come with me to see you, oh, so very much, Santa!" the child
exclaimed. "She... read more
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First
Graders
“Working Hard” on their letters, By Bob
Robinson
With a poem by Lois Wilson - County News Online’s Letters to Santa (and
More) seems to be a hit. We’ve had lots of reader interest in a
heart-warming story by Senior Scribe Phyllis Mong, the Eagles Kids
Christmas Party and a surprise submission to me… a Letter to Santa from
a GHS Senior, Michelle Chen. On Sunday we posted our first letter from
a young lady named Lexi. At Woodland... read
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Dear
Santa Claus,
My name is Lexi. I am 4 years old. I have been a good girl this year. I
want a Barbie doll, kitchen set, a baby doll, pretty clothes, leapster
games, tinkerbell costume and I want snow! And Frosty the Snowman!
Love, Lexi
PS I want you to come to my house for my birthday! |
A
Santa in our Hearts, By Phyllis Mong, Senior
Scribe
At Christmastime, many years ago - during 1973-1974 – Santa was called
to visit many towns. Lo and behold, Santa was called to a small town in
Ohio. It was Greenville and he was asked to be in the Holiday parade.
So, Santa got his bright red suit, black boots all spruced up and bells
sparkling. He had his beard brushed and combed out. He was looking good
to meet all the children and parents which lined the downtown sidewalks
by the hundreds... read
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Annual
Eagles Kids
Christmas…
Greenville Eagles treats kids to Santa visit,
By Bob
Robinson
“Are you here to see Santa?”
Vigorous nod.
“Were you good?”
Sometimes the nodding continued. Sometimes there was a hesitant nod.
Sometimes a parent popped up… “That could be debated…”
One child said “No.” Mom agreed.
“Do you think Santa is going to visit you since you weren’t good?”
“Yes!”
“What’s he going to leave you? A lump of coal?”
“Toys!!!”
Dad said, “We’ll see.” He grinned when he said it.
Some kids loved to have... read
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Dear Mr. Robinson,
Thank you for taking our pictures. We appreciate
it. We are
working very hard on them (the letters). We were very excited
to
see our pictures on the internet. Love, Mrs. Ruhenkamp's Class
(scripted by the class:)).
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Union
City Harter Park… See
Santa & Mrs. Claus; Holiday
Light Display at its
Best Ever
Several visitors proclaim that this year’s holiday light display is the
best ever. It is believed that Santa took an extra break from
his
busy schedule at the North Pole to drive through the festive Union City
Harter Park this past Sunday evening. Allowing his reindeer
to
rest for the BIG night, he made the trip in a car, one of 83 vehicles
that cruised through the lighted wonderland. One visitor
traveled
from Ludlow Falls to see the Union City… read
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Letters
to Santa… From
the Coolest Kid Ever
Dear Santa, Usually, I just visit you at the mall every year to tell
you what I want, but that doesn’t really seem to work because I’ve
never gotten anything for Christmas! So, I decided that this year, I
was going to attempt to communicate with you via snail mail…or a
traditional letter. Well Santa, before I tell you what I want and
everything, I just want to let you know that you can’t pull that silly,
“you’ve been a bad… read
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Letters to Santa… Let
the fun
begin, By Bob Robinson
During my tenure at The Advocate, one of the most “fun” things I got to
oversee was the annual Letters to Santa Claus. Kids can really be a
hoot, especially when it comes to their thoughts about Christmas and
Santa Claus and being good and everything. No one likes to think of
that “lump of coal” that is reserved for the kids who have not been so
good all year. Last year, County News Online went “live” in... read
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