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The Storms in North West Britain
The problem now is that the main road through this mountainous region has been partly washed away in one place, and the economic effects are dire, as a massive diversion is needed for those moving from North to South and vice versa. There are ...
frankbeswick, on 12/12/2015
The First Christmas – The Unversed Story
Joseph was from the family of David, whose ancestral lands were round Bethlehem, which is where I think that he lived. He would have been in Nazareth as there was much work in Herod's building projects in the region, but he was most likely to ...
frankbeswick, on 12/12/2015
The 12 days of Christmas
The legend of the arrival of the Wise Men twelve days after Jesus' birth arose to explain the two significant dates of the feasts. Christmas was set on 25th December as this date co-incided with Saturnalia, an old Roman feast when people took ...
frankbeswick, on 12/12/2015
The 12 days of Christmas
Thank you. I think there were twelve days because the Wise Men were reputed to have visited Jesus 12 days after the birth.
By the 18th C, the Catholic persecutions had all but stopped in England although resentment continued probably until ...
Veronica, on 12/12/2015
The 12 days of Christmas
Very informative - I have always wondered why 12 days of Christmas celebrations. While there is more to it, it is always fun reading about the traditions.
WriterArtist, on 12/12/2015
Immortality
Rose,
Another view is the satisfaction of out-living the people who said that we would never amount to anything and the doctors who said we were going to die soon. However, I agree that it would be nice to have most of our own generation around ...
Toni_Roman, on 12/12/2015
Santa’s Helper - The Good Old Christmas Elf
Dear Guest - I love the red and green in Elves too.
WriterArtist, on 12/11/2015
The Storms in North West Britain
Thanks! The big Atlantic weather systems affect both America and North West Europe. They start in the West and flow Eastwards, so we all need to know what weather is happening in the Atlantic region. We cannot just focus on our own little area. ...
frankbeswick, on 12/11/2015
Trendy Sets of Square Dinnerware for Christmas Party
@younghopes - any theme that is well set looks beautiful.
WriterArtist, on 12/11/2015
Wonderful Water Globes and Breathtaking Musical SnowGlobes for Christmas Decor
@cmoneyspinner - Thanks for pinning. I get your point - sometimes, I am lost in the snow globes too.
WriterArtist, on 12/11/2015
Wonderful Water Globes and Breathtaking Musical SnowGlobes for Christmas Decor
@VioletteRose - I happened to see a massive collection of snow globes on TV serial, they were marvelous.
WriterArtist, on 12/11/2015
Wonderful Water Globes and Breathtaking Musical SnowGlobes for Christmas Decor
Dear Guest - Glad that you liked the snow globes selections.
WriterArtist, on 12/11/2015
The Storms in North West Britain
Many do not understand that warmer air can hold more water, so the water available to a storm is increased. You are quite correct to point to global warming. Another feature of climate change is a shift in the jet stream, which governs where ...
blackspanielgallery, on 12/10/2015
Celebrate Christmas with Outdoor Lighted Nativity Sets and Statues of Nativity Scenes with Stable
In S Cristina in the Italian Dolomites, the village has a nativity all year round with large 8 ft tall statues. Google image S Cristina nativity Italy and you should see how beautiful it is.
My nativity at home is out all year round.
Veronica, on 12/10/2015
Celebrate Christmas with Outdoor Lighted Nativity Sets and Statues of Nativity Scenes with Stable
The first known nativity scene was said to have been performed by St Francis of Assisi in 1223, after he had returned from a visit to Palestine where he saw Jesus' birthplace. His was a living performance, but later the modern crib with statues ...
frankbeswick, on 12/10/2015