December 28, 2013
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. ”― Washington Irving
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. ”― Washington Irving
Hello! It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. For December, I am talking about some seasonal greats.A Christmas Carol, remade many times for movies and tv, stands in its most perfect form in the printed words of Charles Dickens. It is many things: a glimpse into Victorian…
Each year I write a Christmas poem. I was requested to read this year’s poem at a carol and lesson service yesterday. Today, I am sharing it with you. Watching for the Christmas Star By: Megan Easley-Walsh Christmas 2013 Will you watch for the Christmas star?Will you remember that it’s not so far? From the…
“I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play,And wild and sweetThe words repeatOf peace on earth, good-will to men!”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Hello!It’s time for Friday Fun! Many of the customs of Christmas come from the Victorians. Christmas trees first appeared in Germany, but Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, brought them to England and they soon became widespread in the Anglo-American world. Christmas cards also were a Victorian invention. If you’d like to make some Victorian Christmas…
Hello!It’s time for Writer Wednesday, when I discuss another author and his or her book. For December, I am discussing books of the season. The Biblical Christmas story is well-known, but Susan Fish gives it a new angle in Seeker of Stars. She writes about a young weaver, interested in astronomy and his journey- through his past,…
Hello! Last week, I discussed helpful websites in author gifts. Today I would like to discuss three traditional Christmas gifts presented by the magi and their application for writing. Gold– Gold is beautiful, instantly attracting attention but it is also very valuable. Author Translation: A story must have a hook, to catch the attention of…
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!