There are those who know and those who don’t know. And for every ten thousand who don’t know there’s only one who knows. That’s the miracle of all time–the fact that these millions know so much but don’t know this. – Carson McCullers It’s the Feast of the Three Kings (Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar), LittleContinue reading “Life is just a long succession of small epiphanies.”
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The month of lights, snow, and feasts
December is the twelfth and last month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. This is used in almost all the world today. It was the tenth month in the early Roman calendar. It became the twelfth month in a later Roman calendar. Until 46 B.C., December only had 29 days. But the RomanContinue reading “The month of lights, snow, and feasts”
The gentle whisper of an epiphany
It’s the Feast of the Three Kings (Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar), Little Christmas, the Epiphany etc. If you’re playing the home version of the game – the Gifts of the Magi were Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh (or the watch fob and a set of combs, or more obscurely, cigar box and soap dish would haveContinue reading “The gentle whisper of an epiphany”
Today is the start of Mulchfest 2024.
MulchFest is an annual event held by the Department of Parks & Recreation that provides New Yorkers with the opportunity to bring their holiday trees to be recycled at designated sites across the five boroughs. For more information, visit the Parks Department’s Mulchfest page. It turns out that you can actually eat parts of yourContinue reading “Today is the start of Mulchfest 2024.”
… And to all, a good night
December 23, 1823 –The famous poem A Visit From St. Nicholas was first published on this date. It begins, Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house / Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse …. Fourteen years after its first publication, an editor attributed the poem to a wealthy professorContinue reading “… And to all, a good night”
Kirsty MacColl
it’s the anniversary of the passing of the the singer Kirsty MacColl. I can think of no better remembrance of her than playing this holiday classic. After their second album Rum, Sodomy & The Lash, The Pogues wanted to release a Christmas single. Instead of a cover song, lead singer Shane MacGowan and banjo playerContinue reading “Kirsty MacColl”
… Buried with a stake of holly through his heart …
December 17, 1843 (there is some controversy concerning this actual date, some sources place it on the 19th of December.) – Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol on this date. Dickens wrote the novel after his first commercial failure. His previous novel, Martin Chuzzlewit had flopped, and he was suddenly strapped for cash. Martin ChuzzlewitContinue reading “… Buried with a stake of holly through his heart …”
Bunkies, send your letters to Santa
The Canadian postal service has been giving Jolly Old St. Nicholas a helping hand. For 41 years, Canada Post has been helping Santa with his huge holiday volume of mail. Thanks to Canada Post’s Santa Letter-writing Program, children can write to the jolly old fellow in virtually any language, including Braille, and receive a responseContinue reading “Bunkies, send your letters to Santa”
Must be Santa
Today is the Feast of Saint Nicholas, honoring the life and deeds of Saint Nicholas of Myra. His legacy of generosity, especially toward the poor and needy, made him one of the most beloved saints in Christian history. His life inspired countless legends, which later evolved into the figure of Santa Claus in many cultures.Continue reading “Must be Santa”
A simple wish that brings spectacular moments
December is the twelfth and last month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. This is used in almost all the world today. It was the tenth month in the early Roman calendar. It became the twelfth month in a later Roman calendar. Until 46 B.C., December only had 29 days. But the RomanContinue reading “A simple wish that brings spectacular moments”
The Haus of Dcaligari 