THE EPIPHANY...."THE THREE KINGS DAY"...

What is The Epiphany of the Christian Religion? Epiphany, also known as "Three Kings Day" and "Twelfth Day," is a Christian holiday commemorated on January 6. It falls on the twelfth day after Christmas, and for some denominations signals the conclusion of the twelve days of the Christmas season. Though many different cultural and denominational customs are practiced, in general, the feast celebrates the manifestation of God in the...

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LOVE: FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT...PEACE, HOPE, JOY AND LOVE

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STORY OF THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS...

You're all familiar with the Christmas song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" I think. To most it's a delightful nonsense rhyme set to music. But it had a quite serious purpose when it was written.It is a good deal more than just a repetitious melody with pretty phrases and a list of strange gifts.Catholics in England during the period 1558 to 1829, when Parliament finally emancipated Catholics in England, were prohibited from ANY practice of their faith by law - private OR public. It was a crime to BE a Catholic."The Twelve Days of Christmas" was...

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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS BIBLE TRANSLATION...

Christmas Carols - 12 Days Of Christmas (Original)The songs gifts are hidden meanings to the teachings of the faith. The "true love" mentioned in the song doesn't refer to an earthly suitor, it refers to God Himself. The "me" who receives the presents refers to every baptized person. The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge which feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, much in memory of the expression of Christ's sadness over the fate...

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ANGEL DELIGHTS...HEALTHY AND EASY TO MAKE...

Angel DelightsWebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com  52 calories in each cookieFrances Van Vynckt, 78, combined dates, toasted rice cereal and coconut into an easy no-bake treat that won EatingWell’s 2008 cookie contest. IngredientsPrep: 30 | Total Time: 30•                         1/4 cup
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SECOND CENTURY OF HANUKKAH CELEBRATION...

This evening at sundown marks the beginning of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, which is celebrated for eight days, ending December 24 this year. Hanukkah means ‘dedication,’ and each day, as one of nine candles is lit, people remember the miracle of the lamp that lasted for eight days.What is a Hanukkah Menorah? 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable...

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THE PRODUCTION OF SPANISH MANCHEGO CHEESE....

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HANUKKAH: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS...

What is Hanukkah?Hanukkah, Chanukah or the Festival of Lights is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days around late November to late December. The name is derived from a Hebrew word meaning "to dedicate," and during Hanukkah, the Jewish people commemorate the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem and the "Miracle of The Oil."The Talmud says that after the Temple had been liberated by the Maccabees from Antiochus IV, only a day’s worth of consecrated...

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ADVENT: THE SPIRITUALITY OF WAITING...

FATHER BARRON ON ADVENT AND THE SPIRITUALITY OF WAIT...

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"JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD IS COMING....

GOD SAYS WE WILL FIND "JOY", EVEN IN THE MOST DIFFICULT OF CIRCUMSTANCES, WHEN WE TRUST THAT, "HE",  IS IN CONTROL AND WORKING TO USE THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF OUR LIVES FOR A GREATER PURPOSE. "JOY" IS INSIDE OF US, AND GIVES US A CERTAINTY OF PURPOSE AND A HOPEFUL FUTU...

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WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE...MEDITATIONS FOR ADVENT

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"OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM"....

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"WINDS THROUGH THE OLIVE TREES"...

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'CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE".....MICHAEL BUBLE

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LAWMAKERS IN TEXAS PASS BILL ALLOWING "MERRY CHRISTMAS" ,"HAPPY HANUKAH"....

Lawmakers in Texas are reminding schools in the state that it’s okay to say “Merry Christmas” and to celebrate the yule tide and Hanukah holidays without fear of repercussion.The law “…allows students and district staff to offer traditional greetings regarding the celebrations, including: ‘Merry Christmas,’ ‘Happy Hanukah,’ and ‘Happy Holidays,” and allows for schools to set up nativity scenes, menorahs, Christmas trees and other “symbols associated with traditional winter celebrations.” 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false...

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ADVENT A TIME OF PREPARATION....

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A LITTLE MEXICAN TREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS...

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THE LEGEND OF THE POINSETTIA....

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"TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS....

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THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL STRIKES AGAIN...

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER STIR FRY......YUMLICIOUS!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER STIR FRY  SLICE: 2 LBS HOT/SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGESAUTE: IN HOT SKILLET UNTIL SAUSAGE STARTS TO BROWN(YOU MAY ADD AN OUNCE OF WATER TO RENDER MOISTURE TO INGREDIENTS IN PAN.ADD: 3 GREEN PEPPERS AND 3 RED PEPPERS CUT INTO STRIPS STIR INTO SAUSAGE AND COOK FOR A FEW MINUTES ADD: ONE LARGE ONION SLICED INTO RINGS AND STIR CONTINUE TO SAUTE A FEW MORE MINUTES UNTIL ONION STARTS TO SOFTEN. 0 false ...

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"LET IT GO" CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY....

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"WHATSUPMOMS" NEW MOM ANTHEM....

For All The Moms Who Need Coffee To Make It Through The Day, This Song Is Your New AnthemWhatsUpMomsis back with their latest video and it's so good! This time they cover TAYLORSwift's "Blank Space" and you're gonna absolutely love the lyrics. 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in;...

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HAPPY SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT: "PEACE"

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"Peace" SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT....

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ADVENT: WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE...

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SILENT MONKS SING THE HALLELUJAH...

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FATHER BARRON ON THE SPIRITUALITY OF ADVENT...

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DR.OZ 3 DAY SOUP DETOX...DESSERT SOUP

Sweet Potato and Apple Dessert SoupAfter all of the savory soups you'll eat during this detox, this sweet dessert soup will seem extra tasty.Ingredients•               1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks•               2 medium apples, cored and cut into chunks (leave peel on)•              ...

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DR. OZ 3 DAY DETOX....BASE SOUP

Base SoupThe base soup in the three-day soup cleanse has the core four detox ingredents: mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Prep this soup in advance of your cleanse to make mealtime during those three days more efficient. Ingredients•               8 cups vegetable stock•              ...

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