Tag: Bethlehem
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His Name Was Joe
Many people know men named Joe. It’s one of those names that brings to mind someone with a lot of personality, a solid character. Good ole’ Joe. I’ve had many Joes in my life through the years. When I was in fifth grade, Joey sat next to me and let me use his glasses because…
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We Need To Get It Right
The island country of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea has celebrated Christmas for centuries with people crafting what are known as Nativity Cribs, the name common years ago for the feeding box used by livestock, now called mangers. In 2020 a competition was held, with ten of these beautiful scenes displayed at the Museum of…
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It’s Beginning To Look Like…
photo courtesy of Aaron Burden on Unsplash Less than two weeks from now, Christmas will be upon us. Carols and songs celebrating the season have been playing for a month. Blow-up Santas, Rudolphs, Yetis, and Grinches are sprinkled around the streets surrounding our neighborhood. Living in Florida, we have fake snow at a variety of…
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A Hoot Of A Christmas Mystery
It began with one. Out of nowhere, it appeared. A small owl made of straw-like material, decked with holly berries, greenery, and tiny pine cones. Stuck at the end of a wire, placed in the lawn close to the house. I immediately thought of Ethan, seventeen and possessing a very dry sense of humor. One…
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Trees, Traditions and Truth
I love Christmas trees. I love the way real ones make everything smell woodsy. I love how they add a seasonal bling with lights and baubles. Ornaments from the very elegant to the sweetly homemade. Glass and glitz to paper and glitter. A time-honored tradition from centuries past. As a symbol, they’ve evolved. Ancient European Gauls…
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