Monthly Archives: December 2011

Why is New Year’s Day January First?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

There’s something I’ve always wondered. Okay, I wonder about a lot of things. Blame my parents they raised me to question everything. But I digress. Why is New Year’s Day on such an odd day? I mean, it’s not on … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Gift Card

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

There was a time, not too long ago, when giving gift cards reflected the amonut of thought (ie you were an afterthought or I didn’t really think much of you) gift.  I suppose in some ways that may still be … Continue reading →

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Guest blog by author Jolyn Palliata

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Did you ever get a song stuck in your head? Or part of one? How did you get it out? Did you avoid the song at all costs in the blind hope it would stop hammering you into submission? Or … Continue reading →

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Tea Karma

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

When I was younger we had chores–if you’re a parent this is the thing that your kids say is slavery or abuse and is reportable to Child Protective Services. But I digress. One of the chores I had was doing … Continue reading →

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Supposed to

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Yesterday, I was supposed to write chapter 1 of my Valentine’s Day novel. Instead, I read  A Done Deal by Jenna Bennett. Today, I am supposed to write chapter 1 of my Valentine’s Day novel. Instead, I’m taking my husband … Continue reading →

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Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Welcome to the Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop! What’s a blog hop? It’s a bunch of authors coming together to offer free books and other prizes. I’ll be giving away two pdf copies of The Christmas Village.   And two pdf … Continue reading →

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Christmas Elves

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

One of my favorite Christmas movies is Santa Claus is coming to town. Aside from the Burgermeister Meisterburgers, I love how all the things associated with Christmas are explained. In the movie, a family of elven toymakers called the Kringles … Continue reading →

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Where did Christmas Ornaments come from?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Where did the tradition of Christmas ornaments come from? As I mentioned in my previous post, many of the original evergreens were decorated with fruit (particularly apples), nuts and metal. later, lights were added as was paper streamers representing angel … Continue reading →

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O’ Christmas Tree

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

O’ Christmas tree, O’ Christmas tree where did the tradition come from?  See song lyrics. The vast majority of American homes will have a Christmas tree this year. The funny thing is, the actual origins of the tree itself is … Continue reading →

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A Witness to Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

My great uncle was there the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. This is his story in his own words.

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