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Christmas Eve
A Frosty Christmas-eve ' when the stars were shining
Fared I forth alone ' where westward falls the hill
And from many a village ' in the water'd valley
Distant music reached me ' peals of bells a-ringing;
The constellated sounds ' ran sprinkling on earth's floor
As the dark vault above ' with stars was spangled o'er.
Then sped my thoughts to keep ' that first Christmas of all
When the shepherds watching ' by their folds ere the dawn
Heard music in the fields ' and marveling could not tell
Whether it were angels ' or the bright stars singing.
Now blessed be the towers ' that crown England so fair
That stand up strong in prayer ' unto God for our souls:
Blessed be their founders ' (said I) and our country-folk
Who are ringing for Christ ' in the rattling ropes that race
Into the dark above ' and the mad romping din.
But to me heard afar ' it was heav'nly music
Angels' song comforting ' as the comfort of Christ
When he spake tenderly ' to his sorrowful flock:
The old words came to me ' by the riches of time
Mellow'd and transfigured ' as I stood on the hill
Hark'ning in the aspect ' of th' eternal silence.
by Robert Bridges
by Robert Bridges
Did you know that Mexican children put shoes in the window instead of hanging up stockings and find them filled with gifts in the morning? Their main Christmas meal may feature hot tamales too!
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with the children
of Mexico. by Mi Padrino.
How to make paper cherubs for the Christmas tree:
- Punch a hole on the top and one on each side of an inverted paper salad cup.
- With a white pipe cleaner, form halo 21/2 inches in diameter.
- For the head, insert pipe cleaner into a Christmas ball.
- For arms, insert another pipe cleaner through the side holes in cup.
- Insert halo through top hole of cup and tape pipe cleaner inside cup.
- Trace pattern of wings and glue or staple these on the back of cup.
- Insert head through top hole and tape pipe cleaner in place.
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