The Joy of Christmas
A gift from MA23 total reviews
Comment from writer723
I really enjoyed reading this piece. It was very interesting and intriguing. I felt drawn into the situation being described. Your words painted such a vivid picture in my mind. Great writing!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2021
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I really enjoyed reading this piece. It was very interesting and intriguing. I felt drawn into the situation being described. Your words painted such a vivid picture in my mind. Great writing!
Comment Written 19-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2021
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Thank you for your kind words and review. It is truly appreciated.
Best regards
Mary
Comment from mermaids
Christmas is my favorite holiday, I grew up with parents who celebrated Christmas. Your mother's fondness for Christmas is a warm memory that lasts forever. Excellent story that impacts the reader.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Christmas is my favorite holiday, I grew up with parents who celebrated Christmas. Your mother's fondness for Christmas is a warm memory that lasts forever. Excellent story that impacts the reader.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you for the review and kind comments
Comment from Mark Valentine
This is lump-in-the-throat beautiful. I especially love how your children helped your father re-capture some of the Christmas spirit. It reads like a Reader's Digest contest winner - gets right at the core of what is magical about Christmas.
I too love Christmas - got it from my father, and have passed it on to my children (now young adults). As you point out, it is a link to our past and a link to our faith.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2020
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This is lump-in-the-throat beautiful. I especially love how your children helped your father re-capture some of the Christmas spirit. It reads like a Reader's Digest contest winner - gets right at the core of what is magical about Christmas.
I too love Christmas - got it from my father, and have passed it on to my children (now young adults). As you point out, it is a link to our past and a link to our faith.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and kind words. I appreciate it. I took a nap today while playing a Arthur Fiedler Boston Pops Christmas CD.
Comment from Poetic Friend
Aw, this melts my heart for many reasons. My condolence on the loss of your mother. It is a blessing that you keep her memory alive by following her Christmas traditions. Wow, your mother thought about Christmas in January, so closely after the holiday festivities.
There was only one thing that I did not quite understand in your story. When did your mother pass away? You mentioned 10 months later, but from what year. I am sure it is just me missing something in your lovely story.
Good luck in the contest. This story has winning potential.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2020
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Aw, this melts my heart for many reasons. My condolence on the loss of your mother. It is a blessing that you keep her memory alive by following her Christmas traditions. Wow, your mother thought about Christmas in January, so closely after the holiday festivities.
There was only one thing that I did not quite understand in your story. When did your mother pass away? You mentioned 10 months later, but from what year. I am sure it is just me missing something in your lovely story.
Good luck in the contest. This story has winning potential.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2020
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My mother passed away in October of the next year. I was 7 and my sister was 6. Dad pulled us together and told us in November that there would be no Christmas that year.
I hope this clarifies.
Thank you for the review and comments.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is a poignant account. There was sadness which still touches you tday. But you treasure your memories. This is a good example for the readers how to be appreciative; to find the positive aspects of life. Thank you.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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This is a poignant account. There was sadness which still touches you tday. But you treasure your memories. This is a good example for the readers how to be appreciative; to find the positive aspects of life. Thank you.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thank you Liz for your review and kind thoughts.
Take care and regards
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is a poignant account. There was sadness which still touches you tday. But you treasure your memories. This is a good example for the readers how to be appreciative; to find the positive aspects of life. Thank you.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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This is a poignant account. There was sadness which still touches you tday. But you treasure your memories. This is a good example for the readers how to be appreciative; to find the positive aspects of life. Thank you.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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thank you
Comment from eliz100
This is a beautiful tribute to your mom's Christmas spirit which you managed to keep after her death. You met the contest requirements. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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This is a beautiful tribute to your mom's Christmas spirit which you managed to keep after her death. You met the contest requirements. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thank you for the review and kind comments
Comment from Earl Corp
I wish I still had a six star rating left to give you. I think the gift you received from your mother was awesome, I especially like how she would read you the story of Jesus birth to remind you for the true meaning of the season. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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I wish I still had a six star rating left to give you. I think the gift you received from your mother was awesome, I especially like how she would read you the story of Jesus birth to remind you for the true meaning of the season. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and kind comments
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt Story about the little things in life that make Christmas celebrations special for little children when we teach them the real reason for Christmas.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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A very well-written heartfelt Story about the little things in life that make Christmas celebrations special for little children when we teach them the real reason for Christmas.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2020
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Thank you Sandra for your kind comments and review
Comment from Yuan123
A touching Christmas story you share. A special Christmas coming as a blessing and a gift from a very loving mother and a supportive husband. I like the part where.. "Dad said he would always remenber the glow on Ma's face as we tore into our toys." This is so a beautiful feeling of Christmas for the whole family. Precious moments like this is captured like snap shots kept vivid and alive. It lingers and continues to pass on! Would make a good auto biography for the future generation. Nice.. Good Christmas story.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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A touching Christmas story you share. A special Christmas coming as a blessing and a gift from a very loving mother and a supportive husband. I like the part where.. "Dad said he would always remenber the glow on Ma's face as we tore into our toys." This is so a beautiful feeling of Christmas for the whole family. Precious moments like this is captured like snap shots kept vivid and alive. It lingers and continues to pass on! Would make a good auto biography for the future generation. Nice.. Good Christmas story.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review and kind comments.
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You are welcome and all the best.