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Believe!

The bells of good service ring for those who believe

Tripp Babbitt
Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:36
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He is nameless in the movie Polar Express and the closing credits only give him the name, “Hero Boy.” The adventures depicted in the movie follow the plight of a young boy who doesn’t believe in Santa Claus. Hero Boy cannot hear the bells of Santa’s sleigh because he doesn’t believe.

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Submitted by dvanputten on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 13:14

Nice Allusion to the Polar Express

Hello Tripp:

 

Great article. In a few paragraghs you effectively conveyed what can be a complex thought. And I especially enjoyed to reference and use of the Polar Express. Thank you.

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