Category Archives: Holidays

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 – O Tannenbaum

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella

Believe it or not, I learned one verse of this carol in German (the second one he sings here) when I was in about 2nd grade! The church we attended was founded in a German community, and many of the … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions 2026

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Stella

Should you, or shouldn’t you? Make resolutions, that is.

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Music of the day – Auld Lang Syne

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Stella
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Story of the day – The Little Match Girl (Hans Christian Andersen)

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Stella

Most terribly cold it was; it snowed, and was nearly quite dark, and evening– the last evening of the year. In this cold and darkness there went along the street a poor little girl, bareheaded, and with naked feet. When … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – A letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Stella

Palace of Saint Nicholas in the Moon Christmas Morning MY DEAR SUSIE CLEMENS: I have received and read all the letters which you and your little sister have written me by the hand of your mother and your nurses; I … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Coventry Carol

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Stella

December 28 is the 4th day of Christmas, the Feast of the Holy Innocents. What are the lyrics to ‘The Coventry Carol’? The lyrics detail King Herod’s harrowing orders, made at the news of the birth of Jesus Christ, to … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Stella

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”   — Laura Ingalls Wilder  This … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – I Saw Three Ships

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Stella

  I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day in the morning And what was in those ships all three On Christmas Day, on Christmas … Continue reading →

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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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