Merry Christmas Everyone!
Originally posted on Just My Stuff:
The scene at church today. The Wise Man was no longer in the window but not up near the altar yet. I guess he’s somewhere on his way!
Tag: Christmas
Why the Left Doesn’t Like Christmas | RealClearPolitics | + Opinion
Source: Why the Left Doesn’t Like Christmas | RealClearPolitics Opinion: I’m not wild about “Happy Holidays” cards from lefty friends but neither do I like Christmas cards from toxic Christian hypocrites in denial. The former are tolerated because I respect their point of view, even if I don’t entirely like it. The latter cards hit… Read More Why the Left Doesn’t Like Christmas | RealClearPolitics | + Opinion
‘Tis The Season To Think About Others
Well, it finally hit me. And I’m glad it did. Instead of playing Scrooge I got off my butt and strung up the outdoor Christmas lights. I never do it unless the spirit moves me. Christmas lights aren’t about flaunting wealth or keeping up with the Jones.’ No, they’re about the birth of Jesus Christ.… Read More ‘Tis The Season To Think About Others
The 9 oldest images of Mary (and my Scrooge side that usually goes away as we approach the day)
Source: The 9 oldest images of Mary Comment – This 3rd-century image I’ve highlighted is so cool I think I’ll use it as a Christmas card. Oh yeah, I don’t do Christmas cards anymore. Oh well, I’ll use it on my blog. Speaking of Christmas, I noticed all the Xmas paraphernalia is on display outside… Read More The 9 oldest images of Mary (and my Scrooge side that usually goes away as we approach the day)
Mistletoe – The kissing plant with a rich history
Mistletoe is an obligate parasitic plant with a rich history of symbolic meaning. In European paganism, the mistletoe was understood as the host oak tree’s genitals. The Druids ritually chopped it off with a gold-colored sickle, as a kind of “symbolic emasculation.”¹ The juice of its berries was seen as the tree’s sperm, having “great… Read More Mistletoe – The kissing plant with a rich history
Merry Christmas!
In Toronto we have an FM radio station, CHFI, that plays only Christmas music at this time of year. I noticed this song came up a lot (by checking “recently played” on the web) but never heard it ’till now. Not bad! 🙂
Peace on Earth
Late last night there were just a handful of stores open in my area. I drove out to the all night pharmacy to pick up some last minute items for tonight’s feast. The rattle and din of the usual Christmas traffic had all died down. And I felt it. I finally felt it! The Christmas… Read More Peace on Earth
