Uncommon Holidays: A Different Side of the Season

When Holidays Turn Out Anything But Ordinary

Not all holidays start out standard-issue. Some celebrate different days or traditions. Others take a hit of the unexpected.

Sometimes the cast of characters defies all expectations, but turns out better than anyone imagined in the end.

These holiday stories from Jason A. Adams and Kari Kilgore throw away the usual blueprint. From righting wrongs to finding recovery, from redefining family to discovering the place you belong.

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