Category Archives: Holidays

Story of the day – The Gift Of The Magi (O. Henry)

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Stella

One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one’s cheeks burned with … 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, 2021 by Stella

I have this album!

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The 4th Advent Sunday

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Stella

On this last Sunday before Christmas, we open our hearts to God’s gift, as it was prophesied: Isaiah 7:14: The Lord himself shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – World’s Largest Virtual #Hallelujah Chorus

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Stella
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Music of the Day – USAF Band WWII Holiday Flashback

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Stella
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Music of the day – Jingle Bells

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Stella
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Music of the day – Silver Bells

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Stella

Bob Hope & Marilyn Maxwell in “The Lemon Drop Kid” (1951)

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Music of the day – Winter Wonderland

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Stella

Doris Day singing “Winter Wonderland”, set to scenes of “On Moonlight Bay” (1951) and “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon” (1953) with Gordon MacRae.

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Music of the day – Sleigh Ride!

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Stella
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Gift Ideas – Homemade

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Stella

A repeat post, updated – hope you don’t mind. If you’re like me, you may not even remember it from previous years.So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who … Continue reading →

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