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Wassailing Revival
Did you know that there’s a modern revival of wassailing going on? Wassailing is the predecessor of caroling and gives us context behind carols like “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Here We Come A-Wassailing,” but there’s something much … Continue reading
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Bi-Polar Nature of Christmas
“The word is “Christmas.” Say it pal!” Fox News Commentator Bill O’ Reilly rides again, and so does our annual “War on Christmas.” Personally, I’m uncomfortable forcing anyone to say anything, because if they’re not saying something, they usually have … Continue reading
Posted in Babylon, Christmas, Pure & Spotless Bride
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