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Dolly Parton is recalling a very sad Christmas one year. It wasn’t about the gifts that she got, but instead about the gifts that someone else didn’t get. Whiskey Riff shared the details about what Dolly had to say.
Dolly Parton’s Upbringing
Dolly Parton had a very sweet, but poor upbringing. She has made it clear that money was hard for them. It turns out that this caused problems on the holidays like it does for many families. Dolly had 11 brothers and sisters, which also made things hard. It wasn’t easy to afford all of the children or holiday gifts for everyone each year.
Dolly Remembers One Sad Christmas
Dolly shared a story about one sad Christmas and how things didn’t go the way she would have liked. The kids were all able to get presents, but her mom wasn’t able to and this was rough on her. Dolly Parton has such a kind heart that she wanted her mom to get something as well. Here is what she shared:
“The church had thrown in a little money to where everybody could have a little grab bag. ‘Cuz we had services, and everybody around our parts were very poor, so everybody was gonna get a little Christmas present. Even the grown-ups, the women, and you know, especially the kids.
So I remember this one particular time that Mama had so many kids that they were giving all the presents out to all Mama’s kids, so Mama didn’t get one.”
Dolly even shared that her mom cried about it a little bit, which is very sad. It is hard to not get Christmas presents and that is exactly what happened to her. Luckily, all the kids were able to get something so that was a plus.
Dolly tried to give her mom her present, but of course, she wouldn’t take it. It was a very sweet gesture, though. Dolly shared the details.
“She didn’t make any noise, but I went over and I said, ‘Mama, you can have mine!’ She said, ‘No, no, honey, I don’t want yours. But I love you because of your good heart.’ So because of Mama, I’ve always tried to have a good heart.”
Anyone that knows Dolly realizes that she has done a great job of keeping a kind heart. It seems like her mom taught her well growing up.
Isn’t it so sweet that Dolly Parton cared so much her mom missed out on presents? Have you ever had a Christmas like this one? Sound off in the comments below on your thoughts.