Monthly Archives: December 2013
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At the end of the Great Depression in the 1930’s, about 25% of American adults made New Year’s resolutions. However, now around 40% do. The problem occurs though in trying to keep them and fulfill them. Intentions to do this are usually honest…..
As of April 1, my new blog site is on my new website http://world-gate.net/peoples/RandiDward/. I also create inspirational and educational Youtube videos under my channel name Randi Ward. Check them out when you have time please.
Most of us dream of each year being better than the year we have just completed. At the beginning of each year we celebrate a special day called New Year’s Day. This is the oldest of all holidays. In our minds it represents a…..
Today I will simply share a favorite holiday poem/story of mine. I have loved this story all of my life and never get tired of reading it. To Americans this story can be recited by heart from memory, but it may be new to my international readers. Enjoy this lovely and famous narrative poem written in 1823. I hope you will love it soon as much as I do. Today is Christmas Eve in the USA so this story makes…..
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The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions. Contrary to much popular belief, these are not…..
The Beautiful Origin and History of the Wreath
The term “Wreath”, curiously enough, is linked to our word “Wrist”, with both terms forming a continuous physical circular shape. It also came from Middle English’s “wrethe”, meaning a twisted band or ring of leaves or flowers in a garland.
Wreaths have been used symbolically for centuries. The circle or ring shape is symbolic of eternity or eternal life, because the shape has no beginning or end. Back in ancient Rome, this…..
Just as the Christmas tree has become a tradition during the Christmas season, another wonderful custom is the singing of lovely and happy songs that captivate our hearts and help to make the season happier and brighter. We sing these songs at church and in homes. We enjoy forming groups of singers and going around our neighborhoods sharing these lovely melodies. We buy CDs and listen to them at home or in our cars as we travel……
Part of what makes the Christmas season fun but also maddening and stressful at the same time is shopping for gifts and preparing the house for the perfect holiday. I am a shopper and love to find great bargains, and I adore decorating my house inside and outside. Because I am busy with all so many holiday festivities these days, I will simply share a poem that I wrote about my shopping obsession. I hope you find it humorous. Some…..
Each year, Americans send and receive millions of Christmas and holiday cards. We think of them as greetings, and often they help us to catch up with distant family and friends. Christmas cards can sometimes signal the start of the holiday season, and they frequently let friends and family know we are thinking of them. 
But where did these cards come from? Who first came up…..
The Christmas Tree has become an important symbol and tradition during the holiday season surrounding Christmas. The legend of the Christmas tree has several interesting stories that have been passed down through the centuries. Let us examine some of them and also a brief history of this wonderful decorative practice that has filled our homes with so much joy for such a long time now. 
For many children across our globe, the jolly man who travels to homes all over the world in one single night and brings toys and other special gifts—small and large–to children is considered to be one of the important symbols of the Christmas holiday. In the United States and Canada, his name is Santa Claus. He has a very round belly, a snow-white, long beard, and blue eyes that twinkle brightly. He always wears a red flannel suit trimmed in…..