A Very Hanson Christmas, 1996-1999 Summary

On behalf of Gary and the Hanson family, Eileen Hanson sends out a bubbling "Jesus loves you" Christmas card in 1996. It talks of family creativity on the theme "Genesis," in lieu of exchanging gifts; successes in home-schooling the children; and the boys' "little music project," in which a "craftly little Asian gentleman" cheats them. In a P.S., Eileen asks for donations to help a neighborhood child have his cleft lip repaired.

In 1997, she apologizes for sending the update on fan letterhead and invites recipients to visit the official website. She complains about bad contracts, thanks to husband Gary, and apologizes for missing the annual family picnic. Her handwriting is sloppy because she is writing in the new limousine. Jesus still loves them, Eileen insists.

In 1999, Eilene addresses a bitter note "to whom it may...