Category Archives: Holidays

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

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?

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Watch Out Grandma!

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

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings the Hallelujah Chorus with over 2,000 people around the world virtually singing from videos uploaded to YouTube. Watch how all these voices are incorporated with the Tabernacle Choir.

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The 4th Advent Sunday

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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Winter solstice – December 21, 2024

The winter solstice is the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight. In the northern hemisphere this date falls in December every year. In 2024 the winter solstice will occur on Saturday 21 December. Saturday, December 21, 2024 at … Continue reading

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Music of the day – In the Bleak Midwinter

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Music of the day – Jingle Bells

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

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 – Silver Bells

Bob Hope & Marilyn Maxwell in “The Lemon Drop Kid” (1951) Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans in 1950. “Silver Bells” started out as “Tinkle Bells”. Songwriter Ray Evans said: “We never thought that tinkle had a double meaning until Jay went home … Continue reading

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