Monthly Archives: December 2025

For Unto Us A Child is Born!

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Stella

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” – … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT of Presidential recovery    

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No such thing!

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Stella
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Story of the day – Yes, Virginia: There is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Stella

On Sept. 21, 1897, The New York Sun published what was to become the most widely read letter to a newspaper. It was sent by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, who lived with her parents in Manhattan. Below is the full text … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – What Child Is This?

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Stella
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General Discussion, Monday, December 22, 2025

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN of Presidential recovery.  

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Winter solstice – December 21, 2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella

The winter solstice is the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight. In the northern hemisphere this date falls in December every year. The winter solstice in 2025 occurs on Sunday, December 21, marking the first day of winter … Continue reading →

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Carol Requests?

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella
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Story of the day – Papa Papov’s Special Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella

This is a wonderful Christmas story. It was translated into English by Leo Tolstoy. The original story was written in French by Ruben Saillens and demonstrates the virtues of kindness and compassion. It is based on a verse from the … Continue reading →

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The 4th Advent Sunday

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Stella

On this last Sunday before Christmas, we open our hearts to God’s gift, as it was prophesied: Isaiah 7:14: The Lord himself shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his … Continue reading →

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