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The Strawberry Top

The Strawberry Top

True story - first published 2001

No matter how much we love the Winter Holidays with all the trimmings, there is the validity of Christmas 'stocking stuffers'  - a refreshing escape from the "too-much-ness" of things.  Stocking stuffers and similar "little-gift" observances renew the awareness that the true holiday spirit is a small and shining moment that connects people in light !   A funny little thing can be like that! 

"JingleBells" - the crisis!

"JingleBells"  - the crisis!

Controversy over the origin of the Famous Winter Holiday Song

 

By RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press Writer 

SAVANNAH, Ga.

- Dashing in the sun, through oaks and Spanish moss. Sleigh riding's no fun, when there's no snow to cross. Could "Jingle Bells" really be a song of the South? It's not hard to see why balmy Savannah has a tough time selling the Christmas carol as a native creation. Or why the claim makes folks in Medford, Mass. _ hometown of the song's composer _ cry humbug. 

This much is known:

The Twelve Days of Christmas Decoded

The Twelve Days of Christmas Decoded

An Underground Catechism ~

You're all familiar with the Christmas song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" I think. To most it's a delightful nonsense rhyme set to music. But it had a quite serious purpose when it was written. It is a good deal more than just a repetitious melody with pretty phrases and a list of unique gifts. 

The Tablecloth - TrueYule loveStory

The Tablecloth - TrueYule loveStory

THE TABLECLOTH is a true winter holiday story  - with a wonderful happy ending!