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There’s thought behind every Toy for Joy gift as generosity abounds: Viewpoint
Updated Jan 03, 2021;
As I wrapped gifts for my two grandnieces, Ellie and Alba, I remembered back to my own childhood when Christmas mornings – and the nights before – were filled with joy.
The tradition at our house was that my brother and I could open one gift on Christmas eve. Somehow, it often wound up being a gift from our wonderful aunt Barbara. As I reflected, I tumbled to the idea that those gifts would be as much a surprise for my parents as us kids since they had no idea what they would be.