Month: December 2025
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Joyful Christmas
Merry Christmas to my friends and family—near and far, familiar and new. May this season wrap us in peace, joy, and love through the whole year ahead. May we hold our families close, cherish one another with patience and kindness,…
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Christmas Eve at Home
This year, our Christmas lives mostly in the moments rather than in photos. Between children so excited they could hardly sit still—let alone eat—and the joyful chaos of preparing the apéro and dinner, my camera barely came in hand. I…
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As Christmas Nears
As Christmas draws near, recipes are gathered, presents are wrapped, and stories are told—and retold, and told again. Lists are crossed off. Family gathers. Children shake the packages beneath the tree, shifting them just slightly, wondering. The tree glows all…
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Going on an Elf Hunt
Thank you, Aunt Shelley and Brother Mat. We found the Elf 🌲❤️
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A Rare Liturgical Antique
Over twenty five years ago I stumbled upon these processional shields at a brocante, where an entire group of them appeared at once—rare enough that it immediately drew attention. I was not alone in recognizing that these were worth attention.…
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Christmas Town Carnival
Each year our little town puts on a Christmas carnival – free for all children. Rides, skating, Christmas caroling, a show, Santa, hot chocolate and croissants. Olivia is in her glory!