Christmas Presents
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A sweet little boy worries he does not have enough money for Christmas gifts, but his wise Grandma helps him understand that Christmas is about showing love, not spending money. When a selfish girl appears with a long gift wish list, the boy shares what he has learned — and she discovers that Jesus is the very best Gift of all.
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