What I’ve always loved about this time of year, whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christamas, (we celebrate both) or the Winter Solstice, it’s a family time, a time with the promise…
Read moreA Long Lens at Ukrainian Christmas
I’ve always loved this time of year, a time to celebrate and once more, revel in the traditions of “English” and “Ukrainian” Christmas. Even though my faith has been challenged,…
Read moreMemories of Christmases Past
A Little Nostalgia I’m feeling nostalgic. Memories of Christmases past are flooding back. My mother gave me the most memorable one when I was five. I first posted a version…
Read moreCounting My Blessings
At this time of year, I can get pretty sentimental, thinking of the past, and those I’ve loved and lost along the way. They may not be here to share…
Read morePeace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men
This holiday season, I’m wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas. Or perhaps you’ve celebrated Hanukkah. I hope your celebrations were happy ones. Or whatever you do at this…
Read moreMaking Magical Memories at Christmas
I’m feeling particularly nostalgic this time of year, as my mother passed away at the end of October. She left behind a lot of magical memories, hers and mine, that…
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