Baby Jesus Shows Up As "White Elephant" Gift

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Baby Jesus Shows Up As "White Elephant" Gift

One year we hosted the annual church staff Christmas luncheon at our home. We exchanged "white elephant" gifts, laughing until something stopped all of our fun. The tenth or so person to pick a gift lifted from a gift bag a little baby Jesus in a manger. ...

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