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The Giving Tree — Altruism at Little Bee Bookshop

Since it was published back in 1964, Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” has imparted to its readers the idea of altruism: the importance of selfless love and the joy of giving selflessly.

Debra Rivera, owner and founder of Ayer’s Little Bee Bookshop, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Ahead of the holiday season, Rivera is hosting a “Giving Tree” at the bookshop, where locals can come and buy books for local students in need. (Shane Rhodes/Sentinel & Enterprise)

Now, arriving just in time for Christmas, we have “Spoiler Alert,” a heart-rending holiday weepie about two men in love, facing cancer together.

Review: Gay couple face cancer battle together in bittersweet ‘Spoiler Alert’

Sometimes the holiday season can just be a little too sweet. It’s why stories like “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” endure, or movies like “Bad Santa” find success — not everyone wants to gulp down saccharine sentiments at Christmastime.

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