If you are looking for a sweet, but a little different, Christmas story, try this one!
Theodora is 93-years-old and disappointed in how her family has turned out. As has been the family tradition, her daughter Barbara and son-in-law Cleland live with her in her ancestral home in South Carolina. Theodora remembers fondly her happy marriage to Fred and her comfortable growing up years with Pearl, the family's wise and nurturing black housekeeper. As Christmas approaches she worries about Barbara and Cleland (she tends to be a doormat and he tends to be a bully) and their 3 grown children and prays that somehow the bickering, dissatisfied crew that is her family might experience some of the love and goodwill that she remembers from her family holidays in the 1920's.
Somehow, Theodora's prayers are magically answered with the sudden appearance of Pearl, who takes charge of the family's Christmas celebration despite the fact that she has been deceased for many years. Under Pearl's able direction, Christmas traditions and recipes are resurrected and little by little Theodora's family learns the true meaning of Christmas and family. If you're ready to get into that holiday spirit, this whimsical and funny tale will definitely help!
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