Enjoy this video that I made of timeless Christmas wisdom from years ago.
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“The Holy Child” was composed by John B. Marsh and originally published in 1896. Words by Emily S. Oakey.
You can download the free sheet music by clicking here
Within a valley green and still,
Where flow’rs in beauty smiled
In shadow of the swelling hill,
There dwelt the Holy Child;
The openings of His lovely life
Was long ago foretold;
Its [...]
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I enjoy looking through old catalogs – especially vintage Christmas Catalogs.
They are fun to look through for several reasons:
- the “Oh my gosh – can you BELIEVE how CHEAP that used to be!” factor
- for some of us it is PROOF that there WERE things to do before video games and computers
- they [...]
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Glass blocks were first made in the 1800’s for use in cellar windows and ships. In the early 1900’s glass blocks started being used in structures.
When I see glass blocks used as windows it instantly gives me a feeling of being transported back in time. I guess it is because I remember seeing so many [...]
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I found this great site called Etsy for all sorts of vintage and hand-made items. It is GREAT!
Take a look at some of the vintage Christmas items they have available:
A 1950’s looking apron made from a vintage Christmas Tablecloth,
Vintage Choir Boy figurines – Joseph Originals,
Vintage Christmas Cards
Vintage Christmas Postcards
Vintage Christmas Decorations
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