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Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays

NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.
Scott Simon with his daughter, Elise, during the holidays.

'Tis the season of school shows, between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays.

I love seeing children onstage, dressed up as trees, horses, gangsters, mad scientists, caterpillars or sugar plum fairies; and figures from the scriptures, literature, and history. I love seeing kids in long,

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