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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Hundreds of military families celebrated Christmas Monday morning.

It was the fifth annual "Christmas You Missed."

It was hosted by the San Diego Armed Services YMCA for military families who were separated by deployment last December.

There were gifts, cookie decorating, and a Christmas tree. Santa Claus even made a special summer appearance.

The event took place from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Murphy Canyon Youth Center.

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Military families celebrate Christmas in July

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