We asked seven people from our Holston Conference family, ages 10 to 81, to share a moment or two from Christmases past.
Some are happy. Some are not. But all will make you think and give thanks for the gift of all gifts. Merry Christmas.
Rueben Castillo remembers caroling with neighbors
Ruth Anne Henley remembers a gift that was not
Tim Belcher remembers banana pudding and family
Kevin Blue remembers angels in his home church
Charles Lippse remembers a Christmas Eve fire
Palmer Cantler remembers traditional Christmas eve worship
Bishop Taylor remembers an impromptu Santa parade
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