The first of what might be a new tradition here at Make It Make Sense. Grant reads you some of his favorite Christmas and holiday stories! 

First, The Polar Express. The Caldecott Medal-winning classic from 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg 

Second, A Letter From Santa Claus by Mark Twain. 

Third,  A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement-Clarke Moore

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