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Music of the day – Good King Wenceslas

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Stella

In honor of St. Stephen! Saint Stephen’s Day is a Christian saint’s day to commemorate Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, celebrated on 26 December in the Latin Church and 27 December in Eastern Christianity.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2024 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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General Discussion, Thursday, December 26, 2024

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Stella
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Story of the day – The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf)

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Stella

As part of her collection “Christ Legends” Selma Lagerlöf wrote the story “The Holy Night,” a Christmas-themed tale first published sometime in the 1900’s. She was born in 1858 and died in 1940. It tells the story of the author … Continue reading →

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It’s Doggityday!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Stella
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Story of the day – Sharing a Legacy of Love

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Stella

I found this story on rd.com (Readers’ Digest). It is filed under true stories. I don’t know if it is, but I love the story, and I think you will too. I have a very small creche in my small … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Theories

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Stella
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General Discussion, Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Stella
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General Discussion, Monday, December 23, 2024

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Stella
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Story of the day – Papa Papov’s Special Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Stella

This is a wonderful Christmas story. It was translated into English by Leo Tolstoy. The original story was written in French by Ruben Saillens and demonstrates the virtues of kindness and compassion. It is based on a verse from the … Continue reading →

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