WHEN WALMART is a Holy Land. “The initial responses were ones of shock and disbelief. No one was rude, or dismissive. They just wanted to know why. The girls answered that they were part of a family who decided this was the way they wanted to celebrate Christmas. Then a few asked if they were with a church or an organization. No, the girls said, we are just a regular family and this is our gift to you! No strings attached! From us! Then the miracles came.”

Plus: “I was one of those people who made fun of the ‘people of Walmart’. And I’m an idiot.”