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