BOOKS AND LITERATURE: The Best Christmas Stories

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For most families, the holiday season is full of traditions. Decisions from when to decorate the tree, to which cookies are made are often steeped in ceremony and memories. A popular tradition in many households is the annual reading of a beloved Christmas story. Below are our favorite tales, for both children and adults.

Allison Bean
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