Christmas Greetings!

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas!

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Delightful Noche Buena additions

Two baked goods that make delightful Noche Buena additions: 

Brazo de Mercedes and Stollen bread.

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The birth of Jesus

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.

                                                                                         Matthew 1:20-21 

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Photo Essay: Gearing up for the holiday festivities

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Going home for Christmas

For all those heading back home this Christmas, wishing you all a safe and pleasant journey.  May you all be filled with love and the wondrous joys of this holiday season.

And here's a lovely soundtrack to complete your journey back home:

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Welcoming December

How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. 

December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. 

How did it get so late so soon?

                                                                     Dr. Seuss

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Joy by George Winston (from his December album)

Check out the remarkable winter scenes in this video

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