Category Archives: Holidays

The 4th Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 18, 2016 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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“Hallelujah!” Random Act of Culture

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Stella
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Christmas Verse

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Stella

There have been so many poems and songs written for the Christmas season, both religious and secular, that the difficult part about this post is choosing what to include! We first acknowledge that the reason we celebrate Christmas is to … Continue reading →

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A Sunday of Joy

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Stella

This third Sunday of Advent, we rejoice as the celebration of Christ’s birth comes ever closer, as we eagerly anticipate Christmas. Luke 3:15-18 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be … Continue reading →

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Gift Week, Day Five – Your Fondest Wish

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Stella

Today, I want to know what you would like to have this year for Christmas. I want to know what material gift(s) you want. Is it a particular kind of clothing – perhaps a cashmere coat? Maybe a beautiful ring … Continue reading →

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Gift Week, Day Four – Gifts We Remember

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Stella

What is the best Christmas gift you ever received? Which is the most nostalgic? Which ones do you remember from your childhood? This is one of the first gifts that I remember receiving – a marionette of Princess Summer-Fall-Winter-Spring, from … Continue reading →

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Gift Week, Day Three – Weird Gifts

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Stella

Remember Ralphie’s bunny suit? A well-intentioned gift from a doting aunt, in whose memory Ralph lives forever as a toddler.

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Gift Week, Day Two – Stockings and Stocking Stuffers

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Stella
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Gift Week, Day One – Homemade

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Stella

So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who don’t fall into the usual categories of family and friends – coworkers, my kid’s teachers, friends from church – but couldn’t … Continue reading →

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A Sunday of Hope

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Stella
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