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The year 2020 has been trying for us all, but Chaplain Allen Teal writes that we redirect our focus from the bad to the good as Christmas approaches.

Traditionally, May is the month to remember mom. Cards, notes, gifts, flowers, and special meals are some of the ways that we honor our mothers.

It’s that time of year where our calendars and hearts are full as we celebrate Christmas traditions around our community. Here are just a few of the things we look forward to about sharing the holidays together at Rolla Presbyterian Manor.Staff and Resident Carry-In DinnerThe staff and resident carry-in dinner is an employee appreciation event that Rolla Presbyterian Manor has every Christmas. Staff and Presbyterian Manor provide food.

For as long as anyone on staff can remember, Rolla Presbyterian Manor has thrown a Christmas party for the children of all staff that includes cookies, candy, gifts and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.“Santa and Mrs. Claus call each child up to get their picture with them and a gift.

Nobody can remember when it started, but Rolla Presbyterian Manor’s Secret Santa tradition continues to spread joy to healthcare residents every December.“We noticed how sad some of our (healthcare) residents were who did not have any family to celebrate Christmas,” said Ann Caudill, executive director. That’s how the idea of the Secret Santa program started.