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Christmas Eve Special - A Very Imperfect Christmas Tree Story
Episode 12124th December 2025 • Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible • Eryn Lynum
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In this listener favorite re-release episode, enjoy our family's favorite Christmas storybook, Why Christmas Tree's Aren't Perfect.

See our Ponderosa pine Christmas tree: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDXP83NRggm/

Order your copy of Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Christmas-Trees-Arent-Perfect/dp/1501825836

Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect was read and recorded with permission from Guideposts books.

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