Category Archives: Holidays

The 4th Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 20, 2015 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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Christmas Verse

Posted on December 18, 2015 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 13, 2015 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 15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be … Continue reading →

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O Come, Emmanuel

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Stella
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Is it Christmas yet?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Stella

Now that we’ve all enjoyed our Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s time to start – or at least plan – the Christmas decorations.  As the years pass, I spend less time and effort decorating my house, but I still do the basics … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving: A Politically Incorrect Guide

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Stella
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WKRP “As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly” Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Stella
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George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Stella

In 1789, we celebrated our first official Thanksgiving as a Nation.  On October 3, 1789, George Washington issued the Proclamation at the request of Congress.  Then, as now, there was controversy surrounding the necessity, or even the seemliness, for the … Continue reading →

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