December 23, 1964 Jocie Brooke here reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky on Christmas Eve Eve. How do you like our tree. I needs some strands of popcorn. As soon as I get my homework done, I’m going to help Aunt Love with stringing the popcorn. I’ll probably sneak a few bites too. Nobody could have a bowl of popcorn in her …
A Christmas Treasure Box Wrapped in Love
When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness. ~Bob Hope I’ve been having a great time sharing forward some of the stories you’ve shared with me about the best and at times, the worst gifts you’ve given or received when you entered my …
The Best Gift – a Happy Family All Wrapped Up in Each Other
“The best of all Christmas gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.“ ~Burton HillisThe Gift of a Happy Family Christmas is almost here for me since we are celebrating our family Christmas early. Some of my family has to travel a ways to get home and so a weekend celebration …
A Cedar Christmas Tree
December 16, 1964 Jocie Brooke reporting from Holly County, Kentucky. I am excited! We got to go Christmas tree hunting Sunday at Miss Sally’s farm. I couldn’t believe Dad agreed to get the tree ten days before Christmas. He says I have to make sure to keep water in the bucket of rocks so it won’t dry out. And that …
