Oh Christmas Tree

Carol Welsh Hilty
Nov 5 · 3 min read

a pre-Thanksgiving holiday tale

Hilty Family Christmas Tree — photo by Carol Welsh Hilty

We knew how special this evening would be, as every one that came before it was the same. With Its a Wonderful Life on the tv, we’d shout out lines in a bellowing Jimmy Stewart howl. And I’d cry. Every single time-a happy sobbing cry. This was expected. I wouldn’t apologize.

The boxes, carefully stacked by the tree awaited their glorious annual opening. They contained the…

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Carol Welsh Hilty

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Writer, Storyteller, Momma, and Friend. I love writing almost as much as talking.

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