Tag: christmas
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Better Than A Bargain
photo courtesy of Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Watching the news the day after Thanksgiving, I was more surprised that many still held to the tradition of showing up early for Black Friday specials. Some having stood in the cold since early Thursday evening. The astonishment came because the internet has been touting Black Friday sales…
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Why Should Christmas Matter?
photo courtesy of Eugene T on Unsplash Candles were lit around the church as “Silent Night” was sung. There was a quiet beauty in the voices raised together, in the softness of the flames. It was magical. Christmas can seem that way for many. The presents, the bright lights, the sweet treats–not a holiday that…
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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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The Christmas Crazies
photo courtesy of freestocks on Unsplash ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house, All were rushing and scurrying like a panicked little mouse. Christmas lists kept growing, always more gifts to buy, “Keep an eye on the budget,” was the ongoing cry. Decorations were half up, the rest strewn all over, With…
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Sleep In Heavenly Peace
The peace we often long for can seem lost in the chaos of Christmas and the aftermath of too much of everything for many people. Too much stress, too much spending, too much eating, too much disappointment. The idyllic picture of a silent night, a peaceful night, is often distorted by noise and busyness. I…
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