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 I found the huge wooden star one day while walking through the pastures of a farm where we rented. 

It rested against a corrugated steel wall
inside one of the farm’s outbuildings.

What was the star doing out in the middle of a cow pasture? I wondered.

Let’s just say I was intrigued.

            

What I asked my landlord about the star, his tone turned a bit nostalgic as he said, “Oh, Dad used to string lights on that and put it up on the roof every year.”

See, my landlord had grown up in the house where we were living, and I loved to hear sentimental stories like that one. 

I quickly asked my landlord right then and there if I could ...


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_ I came across a cute country sign today that featured Santa in his long red coat holding a small Christmas tree. 

Printed across the top was the simple message, “Believe.” 


I’ve seen signs like this before and wondered about the message. 

You know what I’m talking about – those of you who really know the truth about Santa Claus.  Believe in what?  A generous man who lived far away, a long time ago and gave kids presents? 

The truth is, I've always leveled with my kids about the man in the red suit...

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