I’ve always felt that the time between Halloween and Christmas is a rather odd one, transitioning from the worlds of ghosts and witches to something
Category: Advent
Gratitude & Rejoicing
Another week has passed and what a week it has been! Let me begin with saying that the solitary life in the Shire has had
Pre-Advent Thoughts
The First Sunday of Advent is just around the corner, as both the priest during yesterday’s mass and the calendar reminded me. My first thought
Back to the Brown Paper Bag
I have declared war on the expensive seasonal gift wrapping paper! Quite frankly I am sick and tired of paying exorbitant amounts for rolls and
An Open Letter to Santa Claus
Dear Santa, This letter is probably a couple of weeks too late, but I thought I’d try my luck anyway. If you remember, there were
Third Sunday of Advent: The Spice of Life
How many of you reading this grew up with a mother in the 70s who collected Corningware? This probably means that you must have been
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