To me, no Christmas season is complete without gathering around the tube to watch the Frank Capra classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Long after the holiday has come and gone, I can't hear a bell ring without thinking of this heart-warming, life-affirming tale of selfless George Bailey, the night he loses faith, and his well-meaning wingless guardian angel, Clarence.
I also can't get through Christmas without the story of The Littlest Angel and his simple gift to baby Jesus. So heartbreakingly beautiful. It gets me every time!
I think one of the reasons I'm so drawn to these stories is because they feature angels as main characters. I've had a thing for angels since I was small. I love the concept of heavenly creatures who provide guidance, watch over us. and, when we need to hear it most, let us know everything's going to be alright...
which also happens to be the message at the heart of Christmas...
What holiday story gets you into the Christmas spirit?
XOX, VC
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