Category Archives: Holidays

[little tree]

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Stella

Written by e.e. cummings little tree little silent Christmas tree you are so little you are more like a flower who found you in the green forest and were you very sorry to come away? see          i will comfort you … Continue reading →

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Music of the Day – All I want for Christmas …

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Stella

This put a big smile on my face!

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Music of the day – Wexford Carol

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Stella

The Wexford Carol is a traditional Irish Christmas carol originating from County Wexford and, specifically, Enniscorthy. The subject of the song is the nativity of Jesus Christ.

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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Stella

For most of us, Christmas is the first or second biggest family event of the year, especially in the cooking and baking department. Some people prefer turkey, some prefer ham, and others (like me) prefer beef.

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Music of the day – The Christmas Song

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Stella

Mel Torme and Judy Garland.

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Music of the Day – Joyful Medley!

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Stella
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It’s Christmas cookie time!

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Stella

Do you have a favorite cookie? I tend to stick to bar cookies, like brownies or blondies (see my favorite recipe, below), but I also like peanut butter, spice, molasses, snickerdoodles … This year I don’t know that I will … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Carol of the Bells

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Stella
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Music of the day – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Stella

Bing’s I’ll be home for Christmas (1943) Images are of US soldiers during the Christmas season of 1943.

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Music of the day – Gabriel’s Message

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Stella
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