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From the Desk of Paul Sciria
The Christmas holiday comes full circle after we attend Mass , gather for the big family dinner with all the trimmings and share the blessings of faith , hope and love .
I ’ ll share one story of many years ago when one of our children refused to believe there was a Santa Claus . Come that Christmas morning , our other children , age four and older , raced to the Christmas tree and opened their presents . Our son , about 8-years-old , who didn ’ t believe , didn ’ t find any presents with his name and pouted on the upstairs stairway . We explained that Santa heard about his misgivings about believing in the old man in the red suit and bypassed leaving anything for him . With eyes beginning to tear , mom and I explained that perhaps if he believed differently , chances are Santa really left his packages somewhere else and we told him to go search .
The Christmas Season is upon us . Soon it will be time to trim your Christmas tree , hang your decorations and , most importantly , spend time with those you love . I hope all of you take time for the most important traditions .
Christmas is about family and
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Sure enough , he found his presents . That was the last holiday he doubted Santa .
Like believing in Santa , the holiday wouldn ’ t be complete without the family taking in the annual holiday film classics . The 1947 movie “ Miracle on 34th Street ” is one of our favorites . This is where an old man tries to convince everyone he is Santa and fills in at a department store . A little girl , Natalie Wood , has some doubts , but , in the end , a court case proves he ’ s the real thing . And , of course , no Christmas would be complete without Frank Capra ’ s “ It ’ s a Wonderful Life .” Every December , that film on the tube gives us a happy ending because of Jimmy Stewart ,
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Angela Spitalieri , Publisher the children . I can remember being a small child and the excitement I felt spending time with my extended family each Christmas season . These are some of my best childhood memories . Now that siblings and cousins all have small children Christmas is even more special once again . I look forward to seeing all of their eyes as they tear into that paper on Christmas morning . I feel so fortunate to have so many family and friends in my life and wish all of you the best Christmas season . Family is precious and you don ’ t want to miss the most important memories this season has to offer .
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Donna Reed and an angel .
Merry Christmas and may His love and blessings live forever in your heart .
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We are also seeking commissionbased sales representatives in the above mentioned areas . The publication continues to grow , and we know that would not be possible without all of our loyal readers and advertisers .
We look forward to hearing from you . Buon Natale !
LA GAZZETTA ITALIANA | DECEMBER 20153