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Name: Away with the manger
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Author: Chris Fabry

In "Away with the Manger," journalist Jackson Grim stumbles upon a letter protesting the Hartville City Council's decision to ban a manger from City Hall’s winter display unless it includes other Christmas symbols. Though Jackson is not religious, he prints the letter in his column, prompting a volley of comments from town figures—from atheist activist Diedra Freep to Pastor Marty. The story follows the escalating debate, illustrating how a seemingly small policy can ignite broader cultural clashes and bring community members, media, and diverse beliefs into heated discussion about holiday traditions.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction

Authors: Chris Fabry

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