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Christmas Countdown - Day 13 - The 12 Days of Christmas: 2 stories, both with many variations
There are really two stories here – 1) when and what are the twelve days of Christmas and 2) what’s with the silly song.
This article being sent on December 13th is hinting Christmas eve being in 12 more days.
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Christmas Countdown - Day 12 - Prolific Poinsettias
Poinsettias have been part of Christmas since the 16th century. According to legend, a poor young Mexican girl, named Maria, was told by Angels to gather poinsettia plans and place them in the church. They soon turned red.
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Christmas Countdown - Day 11 - Gifts of Frankincense and Myrrh
What really are these original gifts of Christmas that the Wise Men brought?
Both are from tree sap.
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Countdown to Christmas - Day 10 - The Christmas Mushroom
This Christmas symbol is new to me.
I only have vague memories of ever seeing this decoration.
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Gardening Tips - Wrapping Trees & Shrubs for Winter
You may recall seeing trees and shrubs wrapped up in burlap as you drive through a residential area. Over the years, I’ve seen fewer of these and began to wonder why people do it and others don’t.
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Christmas Countdown - Day 9 - A Whole Lot of Holly
Holly has been tacked on to all things Christmas.
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Christmas Countdown - Day 8 - Hooked on Candy Canes
Candy canes are so Christmas. Like so many Christmas traditions they have a nearly unfathomable history, that goes back to Germany.
Christmas Countdown - Day 7 - Chestnuts Roasting by...
Chestnuts do seem to be part of our Christmas traditions.
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