Santa before Coca Cola
View Santa Claus before Coca Cola as he was depicted in the vintage art Santa headers that I will be displaying this week. I hope you enjoy them.
Early images of Father Christmas show him in a variety of coloured outfits. One early incarnation, dating from 1809, sees him in green. But, contrary to [...]
Make an Evergreen Wreath
Fragrant Cedar Wreath
This wreath is made of materials available throughout the west coast. Douglas fir boughs are easy to come by and the flexible fragrant green boughs of Western red cedar make it especially appealing for wreathe making.
Preparation:
Cut the boughs, and soak them in water overnight. The next day, let them air dry, and [...]
Evergreens a Symbol of Rebirth
This book is a great mid-winter read. I’ve been reading it in the reception areas of the dentist, doctor and laboratory offices I’ve been frequenting these days and I would like to recommend it to my readers.
The Solstice Evergreen: History, Folklore and Origins of the Christmas Tree (Paperback) by Sheryl Ann Karas. Karas has [...]
Cooking and Caroling
Today I’m simmering some apple sauce on my stove, oatmeal raisin cookies are cooling and the kitchen smells so delicious that it’s making my mouth water. Tonight I’ll be Christmas caroling with friends and afterwards we’ll be having some hot spiced wine (Jump link to recipe ).
Although I’m not a Christian, I’m not a [...]
The last post for Lover’s letters
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Writers of romantic letters have suffered an emotional blow to the heart – the post office in a village called Lover is to close.
The branch deals with thousands of Valentine’s cards and other amorous correspondence from people who get the word LOVER – pronounced Louver – stamped on the envelope.
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