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Annual Christmas story

Christmas memories will last

Editor’s note: This is the final chapter of a 12-part fictional holiday tale that has been running daily. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. If you missed any of the installments, find them at www.tribtoday.com/news/christmas/. “Are you here to take me home?” ...

Santa visits with Katie and says he will grant her wish

Editor’s note: This is the 11th chapter of a 12-part fictional holiday tale that is running daily until Christmas. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. Katie sat on a bench under the candy cane arch, watching all the children playing outside in the Village courtyard. In ...

Juniper gets a pep talk from Santa, sees joy firsthand

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the 10th chapter of a 12-part fictional holiday tale that is running daily until Christmas. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. Juniper unloaded 11 years’ worth of feelings onto Santa, who listened intently. Before long, he was agreeing with ...

Santa, Juniper have a talk

Editor’s note: This is the ninth chapter of a 12-part fictional holiday tale that is running daily until Christmas. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. Molly, the supervisor, came bustling through the door behind Santa. “Oh good! You found the workshop. Come in and ...

Juniper finds her happy place, starts a blizzard ­— in the kitchen

Editor’s note: This is the seventh chapter of a 12-part fictional holiday tale that is running daily until Christmas. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. After returning home, the twins’ day didn’t get any less bizarre. More so, if possible. Juniper was like a ...

Elves work to preserve magic

Editor’s note: This is the sixth chapter of a 12-part fictional holiday tale that is running daily until Christmas. Parents are encouraged to read aloud with their children. “Unbelievable!” Jasper cried, throwing his hands up in exasperation. “Christmas elves?” Kellan ...