Christmas Trees, Hallelujahs, and Finding Joy in a Broken World

As I walk through the few remaining rows of Christmas trees, I attempt to sort out my feelings. Growing up, there were hundreds of acres of trees. These few are all that remain. I should feel something, I tell myself. While a little part of me wants to cry, the emotion that’s bubbling up instead is joy…

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Christmas Trees, Hallelujahs, and Finding Joy in a Broken World by Linda Hanstra

My family really likes to sing.

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