Tag Archives: Christmas

A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush

Deja on our Christmas tree. Chants taking on an ornament. The two of them, together. (All photos courtesy of Susan Miller on Facebook.)

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How to Turn the Christmas Movie Format on Its Head

The Noel Diary (2022) This TV movie is presently on Netflix (it premiered yesterday). As you may know, I’m a little bit jaded with the Hallmark Christmas shows, so this one is a bit of a pleasant surprise. The themes … Continue reading

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BeBe: Christmas 2021

She’s 13 years old.

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All About Time: The Film Writer/Director who Is…

Robert Zemeckis (May 14, 1952) We watched “The Polar Express” last night (again), but this time in a six-seater private screening room. What a difference from the cinema version and/or a TV broadcast… Most of the film takes place between … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas To All…

And to all a good night!

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The Birth of the Traditional Father Christmas

Saint Nicholas (March 15, 220 AD – December 6, 343 AD) I knew I would probably look at this ‘original’ Santa Claus, after posting the birth chart of the modern one. The birth and death dates are the traditional ones … Continue reading

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The Modern Birth of a Christmas Legend

A Visit from St. Nicholas (December 23, 1823) Who says you can’t create the birth chart of a legendary figure? I, for one, think you can. In 1821, the book A New-year’s present, to the little ones from five to … Continue reading

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Nature Painted the Pine Tree with Snow

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Lonesome (Mourning) Dove

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White Christmas Enough for You?

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