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    The Christmas Gifts
    The Christmas Gifts
    The Christmas Gifts
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    The Christmas Gifts

    By Kevin Hughes

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    A collection of Christmas related stories. Short stories to move your soul, your heart, and your mind, to make room for the emotions that come with the Christmas Spirit. These stories cover childhood, adulthood, and single motherhood. Even aliens, and the thoughts of Christmas Trees.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateDec 17, 2012
    ISBN9781624886515
    The Christmas Gifts
    Author

    Kevin Hughes

    Kevin Hughes was born in Pennsylvania and now lives in New Jersey. He attended Rutgers University. He has a passion for writing and traveling, while also enjoying a good game of football in his downtime.  He is a part time author and full time entrepreneur!

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