The True Christmas Gift of Family Brought Her Comfort
She was nervous about meeting her in-laws on the first Christmas with her fiancé’s family.
She was nervous about meeting her in-laws on the first Christmas with her fiancé’s family.
The charming ceramic Christmas tree became a symbol of peace and reassuring comfort during the pandemic.
She worried that this year’s family gathering wouldn’t be like Thanksgivings past. But she learned that traditions—and families—evolve.
After receiving unsettling news, she paused to experience the quiet beauty of a fall day and reconnect with her faith.
A pastry brings back tender memories of her late father for a grieving daughter.
It started at Thanksgiving. Now she frequently sends family and friends letters of praise, thanks and encouragement.
As a child, he built a gingerbread house with his mother; now, he builds them with his daughter.
He offered the stranger a ride and a meal, then the young man disappeared…
The search was on for a new angel to sit atop the tree. Then her granddaughter came up with the perfect solution.
Yes, there’s inspiration to be found in that long to-do list.
He hoped he could find a neighborhood in the U.S. as warm and welcoming as his hometown in South Africa.
At first she was disappointed. But she soon came to feel proud of her daughter’s new lifestyle.