under the influence of the poem“A Visit from St. Nicholas” (or “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”), into the increasingly central role ofSanta Clausas the source of Christmas gifts for the family. While both name and attire—a version of the traditional dress of bishop—of Santa Claus...
However, did you know that the husband and wife, Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne who wrote the song, didn’t write it thinking about Christmas? Ironically, it was not the happy Christmas season they had in mind, but the war. This is because the Cuban Missile Crisis was going on in full...
110+ Romantic 19 Year Anniversary Quotes for Husband & Wife So you’ve made it to 19 years of marriage! That’s a big deal. You’re just one... 02 Dec 170+ Memorable 18 Year Anniversary Quotes & Wishes for Pairs Love stories come in all shapes and sizes, but there’s something tru...
The noise in this room was perfectly tumultuous, for there were more children there, than Scrooge in his agitated state of mind could count; and, unlike the celebrated herd in the poem, they were not forty children conducting themselves like one, but every child was conducting itself like for...
“Belle,” said the husband, turning to his wife with a smile, “I saw an old friend of yours this afternoon.” “Who was it?” “Guess!” “How can I? Tut, don't I know?” she added in the same breath, laughing as he laughed. “Mr. Scrooge.” “Mr. Scrooge it was. I ...
Even the Christmas tree, a German custom introduced in Britain by Queen Victoria's husband, Albert, may trace its history back to ancient timesOne of the most universal Christmas traditions is the creche, a model of the birth scene of Christ, with Jesus in the manger, surrounded by the ...
I’ve never really been able to take a mental break, as advised by both Becky and my husband Ludek. On any given night, I wake up around 2 a.m. and immediately think about all my projects from writing to design, to shopping, to living, repainting, redecorating and back to writing. ...
Bring Love back to your gift-giving with these sweet poems personalized for husband, wife, mom, dad, daughter, son, grandma, grandpa, family members and friends. Each gift is customized with names and photo to make a lasting keepsake for an anniversary,
Bring Love back to your gift-giving with these sweet poems personalized for husband, wife, mom, dad, daughter, son, grandma, grandpa, family members and friends. Each gift is customized with names and photo to make a lasting keepsake for an anniversary,
Husband recently celebrated his 12thyear working as an engineer at the same company. In the history of human kind, no engineer’s wife has accurately described her husband’s work duties, so if you want more details, you’ll have to talk to him. I (Elizabeth) continue to spend my days...