2024 has been a tough year for many East Texas families mainly because of inflation. Grocery store prices are soaring, insurance rates have increased, rent has gone up and nearly everything is costing more. The only thing that isn't going up is wages, they're not keeping up with the rate of inflation and because of that many families will be struggling to have a cheerful Christmas this year.

While that may seem bleak, there is some help coming from all directions to make this a bright and cheerful Christmas for families across East Texas thanks to KiddNation.

The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show will grant Christmas Wishes to some families that may be struggling and need some cheer and uplift this Christmas.

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You could help pull off the year's surprise for a family in need by nominating them for a Christmas Wish this year.

Nominations are now being accepted for these special families. If you know of a family that has had a particularly hard year and it looks like they might not have much of a Christmas for the family, we want to hear from you. You can nominate a family in need and your wish for them this year could be granted.

Every child deserves to wake up on Christmas morning and see a present for them under the tree.

It's pure joy and happiness for a kid on Christmas morning when they get to unwrap something that is meant specifically for them. If you know of a family that could use some support like this for their children nominate them for a Christmas Wish.

A 'MASCARA ALERT' has been issued while listening to Christmas Wishes being granted.

While hearing some of these stories on the show, it's going to be hard to hold back the tears, so we're just alerting you now before you apply that mascara! Get your nominations in early. While The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show grants wishes of all kinds, it will be impossible to grant and make every wish come true that is submitted to the show.

Let's spread the holiday generosity and get some kids some clothes, bikes, games, and toys plus let's help out the adults in the family too! They deserve something special too.

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