Christmas

  • Electric Christmas, 20 Years Later

    Twenty years ago, I wrote, and published, “Electric Christmas” in Baltimore’s Child. It was my first sold piece as a freelance writer, and it kicked off a career in submitting my original work to share with the world. Now, 20 years later, we are still taking rides during the holidays to look at your lights.…

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  • Faith, Hope, and Legacy: A Collection of Christmas Reflections

    Sharing with all of my Baltimore Writer followers… Thank you very much for your interest in Faith, Hope, and Legacy: A Collection of Christmas Reflections, featuring “Gretchie’s Gifts,” my latest Christmas story in memory of my dear friend, Gretchen Trageser Smith. This is a 121-page eBook (PDF format) that can be opened on any smartphone…

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  • The Story Had To Be Told: On Writing The Christmas Rose

    Yesterday, I published my short story, The Christmas Rose. It’s been less than 24 hours since I shared it with my readers, and I wanted to answer a few questions about why I wrote it. Q: The story is pretty long — almost 8,000 words. Most people aren’t reading pieces that take more than a…

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  • The Christmas Rose

    The Christmas Rose

    “The Christmas Rose” By Rus VanWestervelt, December 2014   If you would prefer to download ‘The Christmas Story” as a PDF file, you may do so HERE.   Dedicated to Patrick and Sandra, whose sons Ryan and Danny, respectively, passed away far too early in their young lives. May their spirits, and their love, live…

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  • Christmas Is For Children, But They Give Us These Three Greatest Gifts

    We hear and see it everywhere — from the non-stop Christmas music being played on radio stations to the holiday movies that we love to watch in the comfort of our own homes: Christmas is for kids. I remember those early mornings, waking up before sunrise to see what magically appeared under the tree overnight.…

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