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Christmas might seem to be a strange time of talk about a Nero Wolfe novel by the author Rex Stout. However, the murder mystery, Christmas Party, is one of four stories in his novel, And Four To Go. As the story's title might suggest, the murder took place at a Christmas party hosted by the murder victim, Kurt Weill. At one point during the party and before his murder, Weill gave a toast to...

This is just a collection of images set to three of my favorite Christmas songs… GREENSLEEVES...

It is the time for the most merry and solemn of holidays - Christmas. It is a day which celebrates the birth of Jesus and the giving of gifts by that jolly old man - Santa Claus. It is also the one holiday that has so many songs associated with it. The playing of those Christmas songs is the overture to this special day. Sadly, the songs too often are first heard in stores well...

Christmas is approaching with the speed of a runaway train, and this year I've made up my mind that if anyone wishes me *Happy Holiday* they will get no response. I'm tired of this nonsense of pussyfooting around the reason for the season, in case it offends someone. Well I'm offended by this Happy Holiday thing. Last year there were even *Holiday Parties* instead of *Christmas...

It is the time for the most merry and solemn of holidays - Christmas. It is a day which celebrates the birth of Jesus and the giving of gifts by that jolly old man - Santa Claus. It is also the one holiday that has so many songs associated with it. The playing of those Christmas songs is the overture to this special day. Sadly, the songs too often are first heard in stores well before...

2010 was coming to an end and I was happy that my year-long challenges were resolved. My health reports were all good and my professional goals were new and exciting. The entire month of December was filled with parties and social events. My husband and I were looking forward to a quiet holiday week to relax and rejuvenate. On Christmas Eve, a Friday night this year, we ate dinner in, then went up...