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Monthly Archives: December 2014
In Memoriam By Lord Alfred Tennyson
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light: The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, … Continue reading
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New-year’s Eve and New-year’s Day By Bessie Rayner Parkes
Good bye, Old Year! And with thee take Thanks for the gifts to every land Thou broughtest in thy bounteous hand, And all that thou hast taught to hearts thy lingering steps forsake. Good bye, Old Year! The Past awaiteth … Continue reading
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Happy New Year
Hope All Your Dreams Come Through In 2015
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Tagged Beannacht, Blessings, Happy New Year 2015, New Year
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10 Best Recipes of 2014
Title: 10 Best Recipes of 2014 Author: Maria Russo, Food Network Full Text & Source: http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/12/best-food-network-recipes-of-2014/ The Internet, Online, 30/12/2014 Sample Text: No matter the holidays, change in seasons or special events that have come and gone in 2014, the … Continue reading
Posted in Cookery, Cooking, Food, Main Course, Recipes
Tagged Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Banana Bread, Basil Pesto, Chicken Enchiladas, Cream Cheese Frosting, Food Network best recipes, food recipes, Guacamole, Oven-Baked Salmon, Perfect Roast Chicken, Pizza Dough, recipes 2014, Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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The Best Cocktail Recipes
Title: The Best Cocktail Recipes Author: Food Network Full Text & Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/packages/holidays/holiday-central-cocktails/12-days-of-holiday-cocktails.html The Internet, Online, 30/12/2014 Sample Text: Holiday Cocktail & Drink Recipe Ideas Food Network has the most tasty and festive holiday cocktail and drink recipes to spice … Continue reading
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New Year’s Eve recipes
Title: New Year’s Eve recipes (40 recipes) Author & Publisher: BBC Food Full Text & Source : http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/new-years-eve The Internet, Online, 30/12/2014 Sample Text: Mini venison & blueberry dogs These cute mini hotdog canapés, using brioche rolls and venison sausages, … Continue reading
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Organizing simple New Years eve party
Title: Organizing simple New Years eve party Author:prettydarkhorse Full Text & Source: http://prettydarkhorse.hubpages.com/hub/organizing-simple-New-Years-eve-party The Internet, Online, 30/12/2014 Sample Text: The celebration of New Year is the most popular festivity in the world and having a party is probably the most … Continue reading
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The First Christmas By Emilie Poulsson
Once a little baby lay Cradled on the fragrant hay, Long ago on Christmas; Stranger bed a babe ne-er found, Wond’ring cattle stood around, Long ago on Christmas. By the shining vision taught, Shepherds for the Christ-child sought, Long ago … Continue reading
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Baby’s First Christmas By Alice E. Chase
You have to hold him up to see The angel on the Christmas tree. And even though he’s still too small To know the meaning of it all You watch his eyes reflect the glow Of colored lights that come … Continue reading
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Long, Long Ago
Winds thru the olive trees Softly did blow, Round little Bethlehem Long, long ago. Sheep on the hillside lay Whiter than snow Shepherds were watching them, Long, long ago. Then from the happy sky, Angels bent low Singing their songs … Continue reading
Christmas In The Heart
It is Christmas in the mansion, Yule-log fires and silken frocks; It is Christmas in the cottage, Mother’s filling little socks. It is Christmas on the highway, In the thronging, busy mart; But the dearest truest Christmas Is the Christmas … Continue reading
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Advent 1955 By John Betjeman
Advent 1955 by John Betjeman The Advent wind begins to stir With sea-like sounds in our Scotch fir, It’s dark at breakfast, dark at tea, And in between we only see Clouds hurrying across the sky And rain-wet roads … Continue reading
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School Holiday Dates 2014-15
School Holiday Dates Christmas 2014 Source: http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/School-Holidays/ The Internet, Online, 29/12/2014 All schools will close on Friday 19th December 2014, which will be the final day of the school term. All schools will re-open on Monday 5th January 2015. Summer … Continue reading
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Remember Its Not What’s Under The Christmas Tree
Remember Its Not What’s Under The Christmas Tree It’s Who’s Around It That Counts 🙂
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Tagged Christmas Presnets, family, presence, time is love
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Sparkle
Lessons From A Christmas Tree ❤
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Peace, Health & Happiness To You All in 2015!!!
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Merry Christmas All
Merry Christmas All And A Happy New Year…Annette xxxxxx
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My Christmas Wish For You
My Christmas Wish For You My Christmas wish for you, my friend Is not a simple one For I wish you hope and joy and peace Days filled with warmth and sun I wish you love and friendship too Throughout … Continue reading
Christmas Is Here
Christmas Is Here! A good time is coming I wish it were here, The very best time in the whole year; I am counting each day on my fingers and thumbs The weeks that must pass before Santa Claus comes … Continue reading
How lovely ’tis to take this time
How lovely ’tis to take this time To greet our dearest friends, To wish them health and happiness Before the old year ends. Darkness comes late afternoon And winter lies ahead, But friendship is a glowing fire When all seems … Continue reading
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