Category Archives: Holidays

Music of the day – O Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2023 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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Story of the day – Sharing a Legacy of Love

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Stella

I found this story on rd.com (Readers’ Digest). It is filed under true stories. I don’t know if it is, but I love the story, and I think you will too. I have a very small creche in my small … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – What Child Is This?

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Stella
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Story of the day – Yes, Virginia: There is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 22, 2023 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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General Discussion, Friday, December 22, 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Stella
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Winter solstice – December 21, 2023

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Stella

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 4:48 PM EST

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Music of the day – I Saw Three Ships

Posted on December 21, 2023 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 Day? … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Thursday, December 21, 2023

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Stella
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Music of the day – What Child is This? (Chick Corea) & Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant (Dr John)

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Stella

I have this album!

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Story of the day – My Christmas Miracle (Taylor Caldwell)

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Stella

For many of us, one Christmas stands out from all the others, the one when the meaning of the day shone clearest. Although I did not guess it, my own truest Christmas began on a rainy spring day in the … Continue reading →

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