Category Archives: Holidays

Story of the day – The Little Match Girl (Hans Christian Andersen)

Posted on December 31, 2021 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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Music of the day – Grandma got run over by a reindeer

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Stella
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Music of the day – Coventry Carol

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Stella

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

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Story of the day – Yes, Virginia: There is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 27, 2021 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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Music of the day – What Child Is This?

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Stella
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Story of the day – Christmas Day In The Morning (Pearl S. Buck)

Posted on December 25, 2021 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 We Have Heard On High

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Stella
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Story of the day – The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)

Posted on December 24, 2021 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 early 1900s but before her death in 1940. It tells the story of the author at five … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – O Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2021 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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Now I’ve seen it all – Biden’s version of Christmas cheer

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Stella

At least they can sing (or lip sync – with the masks, who knows?). Who thought this would be a good idea? Just when you thought this administration couldn't be any more cringe. pic.twitter.com/2Awz0gn2rH — The First (@TheFirstonTV) December 23, … Continue reading →

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