Author Archives: Stella

Epiphany; end of Christmastide

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Stella

Epiphany, (from the Greek epiphaneia, “manifestation”), or Three Kings Day, is a Christian holiday commemorating the first manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi, and celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. Epiphany is one … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – We Three Kings

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Stella

This song is appropriately sung on Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. It represents the time when the Wise Men, also known as the Magi, came to visit Jesus, and is the official end of the Christmas season. Epiphany is a … Continue reading →

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Too little, too late, I think

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Stella
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General Discussion, Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO of Presidential recovery    

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Why Does Carnival Start on Jan. 6 in New Orleans? (or Jan. 5)

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Stella

In New Orleans, Carnival starts on Twelfth Night and lasts until Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday. The tradition of revelry, called Twelfth Night or Kings’ Day, all started with a drunken cake party (explained in the video). Mardi … Continue reading →

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What is Twelfth Night?

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Stella

Traditionally, Twelfth Night is the last of the 12 days of Christmas, January 5, and also known as the Eve of Epiphany. According to Wikipedia: In medieval and Tudor England, Candlemas traditionally marked the end of the Christmas season, although later, … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Taxman

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Stella

Seems appropriate for the beginning of the new tax year! There is hope that this year’s bite will be smaller. I hear that they aren’t so lucky in England.

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Happy New Year?

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Stella
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General Discussion, Monday, January 5, 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE of Presidential recovery.  

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Rubio takes Brennan to the woodshed!

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella

Secretary of State Marco Rubio just took CBS’ Margaret Brennan to the woodshed on live TV over the Maduro raid. “I don’t know why that’s confusing to you.” Brennan spiraled over the fact that the operation did not seize EVERY … Continue reading →

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