Category Archives: Holidays

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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Story of the day – Sharing a Legacy of Love

Posted on December 23, 2021 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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Story of the day – Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Posted on December 22, 2021 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 22, 2021 by Stella
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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

Posted on December 21, 2021 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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Winter solstice – December 21, 2021

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Stella

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:59 am EST

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

Posted on December 21, 2021 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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Music of the day – In the Bleak Midwinter

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Stella
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