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Introduction -- Christmas shopping in the mall of the heart / by Kass Dotterweich -- Dad's gift / by Tom McGrath -- The Christmas stockings / by James Stephen Behrens -- The year of the toaster / by Alice Camille -- Christmas in Connecticut / by Michael Leach -- I had already named him "Buddy" / by Patrick Hannon -- Five golden days / by Delle Chatman -- The frog in the manger / by Fredric Hang -- Big Harriett herself, in open-toed platform heels, walking Basco and Bismark / by Carol DeChant -- The Christmas kaleidoscope / by John Shea -- The frequent bald statements of love we exchange / by Patrick T. Reardon -- The story that gives us stories / by Vinita Hampton Wright.
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Each contributor to this collection recalls a special Christmas gift and how it evoked emotions that are priceless and unforgettable. In a warm and engaging style, these stories explore how the true spirit of Christmas can be experienced in the gifts we give and receive.
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