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Frosty the Snowman

“Frosty the Snowman” is a popular Christmas song written by Walter “Jack” Rollins and Steve Nelson.  Rollins and Nelson shipped the new song to Gene Autry, who recorded “Frosty” in 1950. It was written after the success of Autry’s recording of … Continue reading

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Rudolph Saves the Day (In More Ways Than One)

Balsam wreaths and visions of sugarplums had barely faded in the first weeks of 1939. But thoughts inside the Chicago headquarters of retail giant Montgomery Ward had already turned to the next Christmas. The retailer had traditionally purchased and distributed coloring … Continue reading

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The Dark Side of Christmas

There are others in the Christmas story that are often overlooked; the mothers and their innocent children massacred by the order of King Herod. Matthew 2:13-18 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in … Continue reading

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