LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

from Parade of Homes Real Estate Magazine, December 2022

BERKSTRESSER FAMILY REALTY

Ozark Mountain Christmas is in full swing as tourists as well as locals revel in the atmosphere of stunning lighting, holiday cheer, goodwill, and weight gain. Don’t worry about the weight gain. Our government will surely lighten our wallets next spring so it will be a wash. How is it that a man who lived over 2,000 years ago has so influenced our planet like no other person in human history? As evidenced by a non-believing Jewish historian, Flavius Josephus in the first century, who wrote; “About this time there lived Jesus, a wise man; if indeed one ought to call him a man. For he was one who performed surprising deeds and was a teacher of such people as accept the truth gladly...’

No matter what you think about this “man”, you have to be intellectually honest enough to admit that his name is engrained and stained into almost all corners of the globe. Albeit, some for cursing and others for praise. And for “such people as accept the truth gladly” manifested a heart revolution like no other force, ever!

Are you an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, or Hindu? It seems that empirical historical knowledge and people’s personal encounters with this Jesus would affirm the fact that if you have fallen in a ditch (and everyone who draws breath has) he would be the first one to bend over, pick you up and hug your neck.

Have a very merry Ozark Mountain Christmas!

Johnny Sacoulas

Publisher, Parade of Homes Magazine

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OZARK MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS

November 1 thru January 7

Hughes Brothers Christmas Show

Beginning November 1, Branson lights up with a glittering array of animated lighting displays, decorated Christmas trees, miles of drive-thru lights, and cheerful holiday spirits. Best of all, the

“live music show capital of the world” presents an awesome array of elaborate holiday Christmas show productions from Branson ʼ s star performers. Music fills the air and peals of laughter roll through the theaters as Branson shares the holiday ʼ s finest talent during a one-of-a-kind vacation experience.

DuringDuring Nov.Nov. andand Dec.,Dec., manymany ofof thethe livelive musicmusic showsshows createcreate a a uniqueunique presentationpresentation wherewhere you ʼll find yourself catching the Christmas feeling. From classic carols to jazzy pop hits, the whole town is humming with a holiday vibe that keeps your heart beating and your hands clapping. With over 75 shows playing morning, afternoon, and night you ʼll be able to see productions that are all Christmas all the time. There are also productions that share a mix of their regular shows combined with special Christmas numbers. And after

Christmas, enjoy unique shows and parties on New Year ʼ s Eve plus there is shopping, showshows,s, museums,museums, andand mormore e thrthroughough Jan.Jan. 7.7. Ozark Mountain Christmas - the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Branson!