Category Archives: Story

Epiphany; end of Christmastide

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Stella

Epiphany, (from the Greek epiphaneia, “manifestation”), or Three Kings Day, is a Christian holiday commemorating the first manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, represented by the Magi, and celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. Epiphany is one … Continue reading →

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What is Twelfth Night?

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Stella

Traditionally, Twelfth Night is the last of the 12 days of Christmas, January 5, and also known as the Eve of Epiphany. According to Wikipedia: In medieval and Tudor England, Candlemas traditionally marked the end of the Christmas season, although later, … Continue reading →

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The origins of Christmas trees

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella

Records of using greenery to celebrate the holidays predate widespread use of the phrase “Christmas tree.” Rural English church records from the 15th and 16th centuries indicate that holly and ivy were bought in the winter — hence the British … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – The Little Match Girl (Hans Christian Andersen)

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Stella

Most terribly cold it was; it snowed, and was nearly quite dark, and evening– the last evening of the year. In this cold and darkness there went along the street a poor little girl, bareheaded, and with naked feet. When … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – Waiting….Waiting for Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Stella

By: Elizabeth English Herman and I finally locked our store and dragged ourselves home. It was 11 p.m. Christmas Eve. We’d sold almost all of our toys; and all of the layaway, except one package, had been picked up. But … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – A letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Stella

Palace of Saint Nicholas in the Moon Christmas Morning MY DEAR SUSIE CLEMENS: I have received and read all the letters which you and your little sister have written me by the hand of your mother and your nurses; I … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – The Gold and Ivory Tablecloth

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Stella

By: Rev. Howard C. Schade – 1954 At Christmas time men and women everywhere gather in their churches to wonder anew at the greatest miracle the world has ever known. But the story I like best to recall was not … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Posted on December 27, 2025 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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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Stella

The song may seem all about gifts. But there is more to the name of the 12 Days of Christmas than just lots of presents. The 12 Days of Christmas start on Christmas Day and they last until the night … Continue reading →

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Story of the day – Christmas Day In The Morning (Pearl S. Buck)

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Stella

Because giving at Christmas is always better than receiving, isn’t it? He woke suddenly and completely. It was four o’clock, the hour at which his father had always called him to get up and help with the milking. Strange how … Continue reading →

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