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Happy Christmas to All

Charlie Brown: Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? Linus Van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about. [moves toward the center of the stage] Lights, please. “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo,ContinueContinue reading “Happy Christmas to All”

Joy

If you’re in need of something uplifting this season, close your eyes and listen to this compilation of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy) and Joy to the World. Absolutely gorgeous and, well, joyful! https://www.youtube.com/embed/JyVEKsNFDjw

Winter Solstice

It’s cloudy here, a bit of snow predicted. I have been looking forward to seeing the “Christmas Star” and the meteor showers, but I’m going to have to content myself with photographs (like that’s going to make up for something that won’t happen for another how-many centuries). Still, the Winter Solstice is a meaningful timeContinueContinue reading “Winter Solstice”

My 10 Favorite Christmas Quotes

These are my ten favorite quotes relative to Christmas, whether from movies or television shows, books or, yes, the internet. Again, as with the movie list, they are listed as they pop into my head and not by any preference. I thought I might try to make this a little fun and see if anyContinueContinue reading “My 10 Favorite Christmas Quotes”

Ten Things to Do to Get into the Festive Spirit

It’s been one heck of a year. Christmas is going to be tough—which, really, should make this time even more precious than usual. I’ve listed a few suggestions for getting into the Christmas spirit. Hopefully they will help, and if you have any others, please feel free to drop them into the comments! First ofContinueContinue reading “Ten Things to Do to Get into the Festive Spirit”

10 Favorite Holiday Movies I’d Watch Any Time of the Year – Revisited

I know I posted this list last year (or was it the beginning of this year? I do believe I might have come in a little late with it), but I am re-posting and adding another. So that makes it eleven. Yes, eleven in a list of ten. What the hey, there aren’t really anyContinueContinue reading “10 Favorite Holiday Movies I’d Watch Any Time of the Year – Revisited”

best christmas towns in USA — post re-blogged from Delusional Bubble

Now if only I could travel to all these places, I’d be in one glorious state of mind. I have shared this blog from “Delusional Bubble” who graciously provided this joyful list of best Christmas towns. Enjoy! I did. Believe it or not, Christmas is closer to us than it appears! The second best thingContinueContinue reading “best christmas towns in USA — post re-blogged from Delusional Bubble”

How to Make a Keepsake Ornament

If you’re like me, you hold onto Christmas cards from prior years, either because they have meaning to you, or because they are too cute or beautiful to toss into the recycling. Or both. Below is an excerpt from my craft book, 12 Days of Christmas Projects, showing you how to recycle those Christmas cardsContinueContinue reading “How to Make a Keepsake Ornament”

Perfect Timing

It’s never too early to get organized for the holidays, even in 2020. We’re all already stressed out enough, and we certainly shouldn’t let the holidays do us in. I came across this common sense article which had a lot of helpful tips and a lot of nice photos 🙂

These Foggy November Mornings

I don’t particularly care for warm November days. I like my Novembers a bit on the chilly side, a precursor to winter. However, these past few days have been extremely warm and, due to the humidity and the temperature forming a perfect balance (according to the weatherman) the mornings have been foggy. What I doContinueContinue reading “These Foggy November Mornings”