Category Archives: Christmas

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum – TTG

Posted on December 22, 2021 by TTG

I can’t remember when I first spied a decorated cedar tree along a Stafford road. It’s been at least ten years that I’ve seen this tree, or maybe a similar nearby tree. I don’t know who decorates the trees. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year with a Dinner for One

Posted on December 31, 2020 by willmann

By Robert Willmann A short comedy sketch is a staple on New Year's Eve in Germany, featuring Miss Sophie and James the butler.  The introduction is in German and the skit is in English.  Happy New Year to All, and … Continue reading →

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Minuit Chretien et Joyeux Noël

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Pat Lang

  Merry Christmas to you, every one.  pat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7uiqRCW6I8&list=PL27FEC85CEED5C0BB&index=69&app=desktop

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Christmas in Pakistan (FB Ali)

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Pat Lang

Some pictures from a Karachi newspaper on a rally and procession on Karachi's main street — as part of the Xmas celebrations by the Christian community (in which many local Muslims join). There are more pictures in the paper (at … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on the Nativity Scene – TTG

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Andrei Martyanov

The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche, so dear to the Christian people, never ceases to arouse amazement and wonder. The depiction of Jesus’ birth is itself a simple and joyful proclamation of the mystery of the Incarnation of the … Continue reading →

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The Message and Music of Christmas Transcend The Law.

Posted on December 24, 2017 by willmann

By Robert Willmann As I was working on a law-related item for this website about two cases set before the U.S. Supreme Court the week of 3 December 2017, and was trying to figure out how to do a formal … Continue reading →

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The Shipwright’s Next Project – TTG

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Andrei Martyanov

"He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist." – Saint Francis of … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Damascus this year.

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Pat Lang

http://www.euronews.com/2016/12/26/aleppo-celebrates-christmas-as-assad-visits-damascus-convent pl

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Minuit, Chretiens – Jackie Evancho

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Pat Lang

This was always sung at Midnight Mass in Sanford, Maine when I was a boy.  The man who sang it had an even more haunting voice.  pl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Q7AFys6bA    pl

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Christmas in Aleppo – Attention Joe Scarborough

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Pat Lang

  A video is worth a thousand words. Well, pilgrims, this is the Aziziya neighborhood in West Aleppo. It is a very multi-confessional district.  I particularly like the brass band in Santa suits.  They appear to be playing the Syrian National Anthem.  … Continue reading →

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