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Tag Archives: holidays
Probably the Holiday Event of My Lifetime
CPKC Holiday Train 2025 Okay, standing out in the freezing cold isn’t the most fun, but Susan wanted to see this train as it passed through Alban, Ontario last night. It was 20 minutes late, but we got to see … Continue reading
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
Posted in history, spirituality
Tagged astrology, Christian values, Christmas, Father Christmas, holidays, Pere Noel, Santa Claus, The Netherlands, Turkey, United States history
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The Holiday Card
A staple of summertime correspondence, the humble postcard has been the only communication between those on vacation and those stuck at home. I explored the idea of its mundane purpose… Seasick, Too The ‘wish you were here’ seemed so insincere; … Continue reading
Posted in history, poetry
Tagged boredom, holidays, light reading, postcards from the edge, sonnet
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And Still I Stand This Very Day, With a Burning Wish to Fly Away
Looking for the Summer (1991) Look deep into the April faceA change is clearly taking placeLooking for the summer The eyes take on a certain gazeAnd leave behind the springtime daysGo looking for the summer This ain’t no game of … Continue reading
Remember Christmas Days
Remember Christmas Days Remember Christmas Days when we were young, When Jack Pine’s boughs hung heavy, bright with lights, While children braved the clear, yet frosty, nights And meaning gave to each glad carol sung. Inside the home, … Continue reading
A Family Tradition
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Tagged childhood memories, Christianity, Christmas, holidays, Jesus Christ, photography
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Canadian Keswick Conference
Ferndale (near Port Carling), Ontario This vacation spot no longer exists. I’m not sure why. I tried finding the exact location a couple of years ago, but I believe the spot is now private property. CKC, as our Mom noted … Continue reading
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