When I sent out a newsletter recently, I invited readers to share a story about a special way they celebrate Christmas or favorite ornament or gift they remember. I love hearing your stories and I hope you’ll enjoy these I’m sharing with you. First Paty and her family have a very special Christmas tradition that helps them remember the …
Cats and Christmas
Cat stories and the internet seem to go together like shoes and feet. Or water and ducks. Or, well you get the idea. But what about Christmas and cats? I’m not sure about that, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a cat was slinking about the shadows in that Bethlehem stable I’m having another giveaway. You can check it out …
A Little Snow for a Lot of Christmas Spirit
December 9, 1964. Jocie Brooke here reporting from Holly County. We have snow. Not much, but a little. I took this picture at Mr. Reynolds’ farm down the road. Dad says he might use it in the Banner next week. Maybe that will get everybody in the Christmas spirit – finally. I just don’t understand why grown-ups are always saying Christmas comes …
Christmas Tree Memories
Here it is Wednesday night again and I’m getting the pleasure of sending a few words out to my friends. Hi, everybody. By the way, I’m still tripping over that box of tree ornaments, but I’ll drag that tree up from the basement this weekend for sure. I admire people who put up multiple trees. One of my daughters-in-law puts …