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The Blueberry Soup Incident - Jack H. Schick
Christmas Eve morning I was apprehensive about our drive a third of the way across megalopolis in the old Jeep loaded with presents and the two dogs, but everything went okay. We had no delays skirting Philly and were passing through Wilmington in about an hour (yes, we drive pretty fast). In... Submitted 47 days 21 hours ago.

My Christmas Eve Lottery - Jack H. Schick
Since my wife was laid off a couple of years ago, money’s been tight around here. On top of the income loss, gasoline has gone up almost $2.00 a gallon since then, fuel oil has gone up a buck a gallon just since last year, propane went up 50% and now the electric bill is up 40% too. Due to... Submitted 49 days 22 hours ago.

Yuletide: Glad and Sad Tidings - Avis Ward
And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people. (Luke 2:10, Darby Bible Translation) ‘Tis the season to be jolly but truth is, not everyone is jolly. This is a beautiful time of year in neighborhoods... Submitted 53 days 18 hours ago.

My Boss's Merry Christmas - Jack H. Schick
I thought my boss was just plain stupid and mean. He was a foul mouthed, grouchy old widower who lived alone in a world where everybody and everything (he believed), was out to make his life miserable and difficult. He was impossible to please, and was completely unreasonable when you... Submitted 58 days 16 hours ago.

Jingle bells Jingle bells Jingle all the Way (Poem) - - David Tanguay
Jingle bells - jingle bells - jingle all the way Here comes jolly ole Santa - with his reindeer and his sleigh He works at his shop all year long at the north pole For all good little boys and girls - bless their soul To be good throughout the year - we must be If we want presents under... Submitted 58 days 21 hours ago.

The Friends Will Have a Christmas Tree - Jack H. Schick
Well, we settled this year’s Christmas tree problem at Meeting for Business Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t as big of a ‘whoop-de-do’ as some of us expected. When the smoke cleared; yes, we’re having a decorated tree again this year, in the school house, though. Not even... Submitted 61 days 9 hours ago.

Christmas comes but Once a Year (Poem) - - David Tanguay
The joy of Christmas comes but once a year It fills the season - with such a great deal of cheer Merry Christmas we’re told - should not be spoken in public For it offends the atheists - whom live in our republic For God so loved the world - he gave his only begotten son ... Submitted 66 days 23 hours ago.

It Is Crazy, Chaotic, Tiring, Busy And Loud: It Is The Holiday Season! Why Do We Do This? - Fran Larson
Even though the night before, I swore I would not be caught shopping on Black Friday , I find myself in my daughter Cherise’s SUV at Wiregrass Mall. People are driving up and down the parking aisles. Cherise rolls down her window. “Excuse me, where are you parked?” ... Submitted 73 days 11 hours ago.

A Little Selfishness at Christmas - - Dave Potchak
Can you remember the times in your youth when you needed a simple reassurance, a hug or a little word of encouragement? I'm sure we can all relate to similar circumstances. Most likely it was a parent and in particular your mom who fulfilled that need at that crucial time. Dads, grandparents... Submitted 1 year 72 days ago.

Quirky Rituals of Christmas: Past, Present, and Future - Bing Limousin
Tis the season to be...quirky? The holiday season is upon us. For some, it is like a cozy, warm hug from the arms of traditions past, and for others, it is the weighty burden of embraces unfulfilled. To some it cannot arrive soon enough, for others it can't leave fast enough. Such are the joys... Submitted 1 year 73 days ago.

Especially for the Lonely Ones During the Holidays - - e
Everybody, it seems, is out there having fun with family and friends, and here you are, alone, reading articles, desolate, despondent, filled with despair, hopeless, reaching out in urgent need of anyone who might listen to your forlorn longings in this joyous of seasons. Woe is you. So, to... Submitted 2 years 48 days ago.

Where do you find Santa Claus? He is In Your Warm Festive Heart - - Nenita Wells
Where do you find Santa Claus? A friend had once asked me. In the North or the South Pole, Where? This is what I want to say. Submitted 2 years 53 days ago.

Christmas , Family, Belonging , Love, and Searchwarp Writers' Community - - Steven Rogers
My religious beliefs hold that as the saying goes" Jesus is the reason for the season". Christmas is a celebration of the birth of the messiah. It is also a season of family. I was watching television last night and heard someone say that being alone on Christmas meant no one loves you. This may... Submitted 2 years 61 days ago.

All I Want for Christmas are My Two Front Teeth? - Michelle Mackin
All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth... Some of you may remember the song. Of course, in the song it is pronounced "teef", but you get the idea. I was thinking about Christmas just the other day and this song came to mind. What do I want for Christmas? Oh, how I would... Submitted 2 years 62 days ago.

Christmas Cards and Messages, To Read and To Believe - - Jean Purcell
A frequent visitor to our house saw the differences in our meeting space. "Wow. What's going on here?" she said, looking toward stacks of dishes on the dining table and a dissembled china cabinet: "Look at the ceiling line. It's unbalanced," I said. "Since the fireplace was inserted in that... Submitted 2 years 63 days ago.

How to Beat the Christmas Blues - Ten Tips for Overcoming Holiday Depression - Mark Parsec
The holiday season is the most difficult time of year for many people. The stress of getting numerous Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations, Christmas cards and then arranging to visit families and friends - and all this on a limited income stretch many families to the snapping point.... Submitted 2 years 68 days ago.

Remembering the Dumb Things About Christmas Past - Mike Fak
As a sexagenarian I can easily write about something a half-century ago that can be considered nostalgic. As time goes by, there seems to be a softening to one's memories. Things weren't quite as bad in our memories as they were in reality. We have forgotten arguments and remember more of the... Submitted 3 years 49 days ago.

The Best Christmas Gift - Joel Hirschhorn
We all know in our hearts what the best Christmas gift is. It certainly could not possibly be any kind of product or service that someone could purchase, not even if it was incredibly unique, creative or expensive. It is not something that we have talked about for years, something we have always... Submitted 3 years 56 days ago.

This Christmas: Share a Story of Those Now Gone - Mike Fak
The other evening I went to the local hospital for a photo op. The hospital's foundation has a thoughtful event every year to help people remember and honor family and friends who are no longer with them. Individuals or families can buy a light, or lights, in honor of someone special. Then while... Submitted 3 years 68 days ago.

So here we are, it’s Christmas day. - - straight talk
So here we are, it's Christmas day , No work, no jobs and yes no pay. Some went off to war and to die. Some parents this day will suffer and cry. Misery everywhere and even more. The knock of the greedy for more at your door. Oh sure they profess a belief in God too. ... Submitted 4 years 49 days ago.

The Christmas of 1960 - Mike Fak
In October of 1960, my dad took the plunge into becoming a homeowner. We had been Near North residents in Chicago since I was born, but the neighborhood surrounding Wrigley Field had slowly grown too dangerous to raise a family. When it got to the point my dad had to pay an older kid to walk me... Submitted 5 years 74 days ago.

Christmas Legalities - Danny Davids
December 26, 2005 Brown, Jones, Smith, and Kapnitski, Attorneys At Law New York, New York Dear Mr. Claus: We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful job you did this past Christmas Eve.   All of the partners at our firm greatly appreciate the presents we... Submitted 6 years 48 days ago.

What A Florida Christmas Was Like: No Snow, No Roaring Fire But Sunshine, 80 Degrees & Maybe A Swim - Fran Larson
Plans to wear my new off-white boots went astray when I realized it would be 80 degrees today. Instead, I pulled out my red and black sundress with glittery gold dots from the closet. This is Florida and I would rather be comfortable than dress according to the season. Maybe next year I could... Submitted 45 days 17 hours ago.

Gather Around the Christmas Tree - Rabbi Stanley
Where did the Christmas tree come from? The Christmas Tree is a representation of a phallus (male sexual organ), which was the spirit of fertility in ancient times. Gifts from the tree actually symbolize what springs from the phallus. Do you know what an obelisk is? They date to the time... Submitted 47 days 2 hours ago.

'Twas the Week Before Christmas - Jack H. Schick
My dad seldom went to church. My mom did half the time. We belonged to her family’s church—the Reformed Church out on Broad Street. When I was about eleven, for some reason, my dad suddenly got involved. My mom, or the minister or somebody roped him into being a volunteer. He taught... Submitted 53 days 14 hours ago.