Every December our collective thoughts turn to the little town of Bethlehem. We sing about it, read about it, and have a picture of it in our… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem”
Category: Christmas
Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men
Peace on earth. Doesn’t that sound nice? Can you imagine a world that is . . . peaceful? At the core of our beings, this is what… Read more “Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men”
The Christmas Truce
Peace on Earth. Christmas is a glorious time of year, when we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace. On the night he was born into… Read more “The Christmas Truce”
Thanksgiving -More Than ‘Pre-Christmas’
For the last several years it has felt to me that Thanksgiving has become a bit of an afterthought to Christmas. And trust me, I love Christmas.… Read more “Thanksgiving -More Than ‘Pre-Christmas’”
Why Drop the Blanket Matters…
SEVEN years have passed since I wrote about the moment Linus drops his blanket, and since then we have all lived through moments of fear and insecurity.… Read more “Why Drop the Blanket Matters…”
#DropTheBlanket – A Year Later
My question is whether all of us who have been so impacted by Linus and his now famous ‘blanket drop’ have really been able to drop our fears throughout a fear-filled year.
A Journey to Bethlehem
Christmas. There are so many things that happen around Christmas that make it what it is. The familiar songs, the classic movies, the decorations, the festivities and… Read more “A Journey to Bethlehem”
The Last Week of the Year
Christmas is a time of remembrance. The season guides us to reminisce about the joys and sorrows of years past, filling our days with favorite movies, nostalgic… Read more “The Last Week of the Year”
Just Drop the Blanket
AUTHOR’S NOTE: click here for a non-exhaustive list of publications and websites that have referenced or republished ‘Drop the Blanket’. It is a blessing to know that… Read more “Just Drop the Blanket”
Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas (or “Just for the Halibut”)
For some time the phrase “Happy Holidays” has been the politically correct alternative to the much more offensive Dickensian phrase of “Merry Christmas”. However, secularists beware! It… Read more “Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas (or “Just for the Halibut”)”
The Way I See It 