Author Archives: Stella

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Stella

The song may seem all about gifts. But there is more to the name of the 12 Days of Christmas than just lots of presents. The 12 Days of Christmas start on Christmas Day and they last until the night … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Good King Wenceslas

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Stella

In honor of St. Stephen! Saint Stephen’s Day is a Christian saint’s day to commemorate Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, celebrated on 26 December in the Latin Church and 27 December in Eastern Christianity.

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General Discussion, Friday, December 26, 2025

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE of Presidential recovery.

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A Christmas wish!

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Stella
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Story of the day – Christmas Day In The Morning (Pearl S. Buck)

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Stella

Because giving at Christmas is always better than receiving, isn’t it? He woke suddenly and completely. It was four o’clock, the hour at which his father had always called him to get up and help with the milking. Strange how … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Angels From The Realms of Glory / Angels We Have Heard On High

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Stella
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General Discussion, Thursday, December 25, 2025

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED FORTY of Presidential recovery.    

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Poor kitty!

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Stella
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Story of the day – The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Stella

As part of her collection “Christ Legends” Selma Lagerlöf wrote the story “The Holy Night,” a Christmas-themed tale first published sometime in the 1900’s. She was born in 1858 and died in 1940. It tells the story of the author … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – O Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Stella

I love this version of O Holy Night, because it reminds me of my sister who had a beautiful soprano voice and sang the solo in our church on Christmas Eve. This is a comment on the YouTube video that … Continue reading →

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