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Exploring Columbians' holiday traditions

by Vicki Cannon
Photography by Robert Clark

     BJ Epps has always played the Christmas Mouse – entertaining her family with her homemade game for over 30 years.  Dressed in mouse ears and tail, she begins by handing each person a verse, including a unique hint that will lead to another hint and eventually a gift.  For instance, one hint might lead the reader to a tea caddy or teapot, thus revealing the second hint.  In the end, everyone delights in finding an inexpensive gift ...

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