Tag Archives: Christmas

Favorite Christmas Carols: Wexford Carol

John Rutter’s arrangement is my favorite version of this lovely Irish carol – his harmonization is just exquisite. This video seems to be quite recent, as it was only posted a few days ago and the choir is arranged to be “socially distant”. It makes me sad that they have to do that, but happy… Continue Reading

The Simple Woman’s Daybook for December 3, 2018

The Simple Woman’s Daybook for December 3, 2018

For Today Looking out my window…another dreary, wet day. I am thinking…I need to finish the Christmas shopping… I am thankful…for good friends who came for our Charlotte Mason study group tonight. One of my favorite things…our Advent tradition ♄ I am creating…lists and plans I am wearing…navy print tee & pants I am listening to…my… Continue Reading

Matchbox Advent Calendar Tutorial

Matchbox Advent Calendar Tutorial

I’ve written about our Advent calendars here before, but this year I thought I’d share how I make them. I’ve never actually written down the steps before, so I’ve probably done it a little bit differently each time. As you will see, I’m not an expert and made some mistakes, so hopefully you can learn from… Continue Reading

Wednesdays with Words: Christmas Time

Wednesdays with Words: Christmas Time

Sharing a favorite passage from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which we recently enjoyed listening to: “Uncle!” pleaded the nephew. “Nephew!” returned the uncle, sternly, “keep Christmas in your own way, and let me keep it in mine.” “Keep it!” repeated Scrooge’s nephew. ” But you don’t keep it.” “Let me leave it alone, then,” said… Continue Reading

5 Favorite Christmas Traditions

5 Favorite Christmas Traditions

‘Tis the season for enjoying special traditions with our families! Here are five of ours. 🙂 Advent Calendars I wrote about this tradition several years ago on my first blog: I think anticipation is one of the things that makes Christmas my favorite time of year, and my Advent calendar has been a special part of… Continue Reading