Twas the Night Before Christmas By Clement Clarke Moore Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
Workplace holiday celebrations come in every shape and size, from potluck lunches to catered cocktail hours. No matter the type of shindig you have, chances are high that there is an element of gift exchange, whether it’s a Secret Santa, group gift, or a white elephant. There are several approaches you can take when shopping
Pumpkin Dump Cake This cake is absolutely delicious, and it’s so simple! • Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the slow cooker insert • Two 15-ounce cans pumpkin pie filling • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • One 15.25-ounce box of french vanilla or any white
I’m thankful for everything that helps me the tiniest bit. Are you? I’m thankful for family, God, food and water. I’m especially thankful for my family. My family helps me get through things. For example, once my hamster died they made me think about the good times. My family is loving and caring. They will
He dresses quite strangely though the description changes and eyewitness accounts vary. In some locations, he wears big green robes. Other witnesses have him dressed as a dirty figure carrying a stick. Often, however, he has been spotted wearing a flamboyant outfit of red velvet with a matching hat and big black boots. He probably
During this fourth week of Advent, we are focusing on John’s description of Jesus as “the Word became flesh.” You can find this passage in John’s gospel, chapter 1. It sometimes happens that word meanings become trivialized. To trivialize something is to make it seem less important, less significant or less complex than it really
DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? VIRGINIA O’HANLON. 115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET. VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected
The Yuletide of 75 years ago, 1944, was a mixture of dread, joy, and anticipation. There was joy and anticipation because the Allies in both the European and Pacific Theaters were making great gains against the Nazis and the Japanese, and there seemed to be real hope that the war might soon be winding down
Rudolph almost had a blue nose and was nearly named Reginald. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Adults and children alike are familiar with the tale of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” As the lyrics of the song illustrate: Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose / And if you ever saw it, you would even
It was the winter of 2004. December 19, to be exact. I was 18, just graduated high school the year before, and was still smitten with my high school sweetheart. Between being in love and Christmas right around the corner, I was probably bouncing off the walls with excitement like a crazy lady! Seriously, I
Here ye, Here ye! Gather ‘round the Christmas tree munchkin children as we have important things to discuss! I have no idea what a sugarplum is, but tell them to stop dancing in your head, because it is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest in Webb Weekly! Creatures
From your best friend to your significant other, to your kids, to your kids’ teachers, to your parents, to your co-workers, to your contributions to toy drives and angel trees — the holiday shopping lists seem to grow exponentially every year. Unfortunately for grown-ups, there is no Santa, and even if you have hinted, or
