Category Archives: Holidays

Music of the day – O Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2022 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 – The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)

Posted on December 24, 2022 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 – What Child Is This?

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Stella
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Story of the day – Yes, Virginia: There is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 23, 2022 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 23, 2022

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Stella
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Story of the day – Sharing a Legacy of Love

Posted on December 22, 2022 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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General Discussion, Thursday, December 22, 2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Stella
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Winter solstice – December 21, 2021

Posted on December 21, 2022 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, 2022 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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Music of the day – What Child is This? (Chick Corea) & Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant (Dr John)

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Stella

I have this album!

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