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“It was the time of year when things could change their nature. […] And already, my true love said taking my arm, we're past the shortest. Light is shaving the darkness off already, a couple of minutes a day. Have you noticed?”

—from 2008: “Do you call that a Christmas present?” – a short story by Ali Smith

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/ali-smith-do-you-call-that-a-christmas-present-1203321.html

#Scottish #literature #shortstory #Christmas #AliSmith

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64d

The hidden history of 'White Christmas'

Nearly every pop music holiday song written in the past 80 years owes at least some of its DNA to one Christmas tune in particular: "White Christmas," written by Irving Berlin and sung by Bing Crosby, which he first recorded in 1942.

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

https://www.npr.org/2025/12/15/nx-s1-5628363/white-christmas-bing-crosby-history

#music #movies #christmas

Bing Crosby - White Christmas. A-side label of the 1942 10-inch single.

The A-side label of Bing Crosby's original 1942 Decca Records 10-inch 78 RPM single of "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin, from the Paramount Picture "Holiday Inn." The historic recording features Bing Crosby with Ken Darby Singers and John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra. This became the best-selling single of all time and defined the modern Christmas music canon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Christmas_(song)#/media/File:Bing_Crosby_-_White_Christmas_1942_10_inch.jpg

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68d

No #Christmas prayers from me, I'm afraid, due to illness. But I have posted prayers for the Sunday after Christmas and (a bit early), prayers for #Epiphany, which will be useful if the Wise Men are a focus for Christmas #worship
https://peterwnimmo.co.uk/2025/12/18/opening-prayers-for-the-first-sunday-after-christmas-day-year-a/

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62d

Finished prepping vegetables for tomorrow (and stuffing, though I made yorkshire puddings last Sunday and they are in the freezer) so thats spread some of the stress over 2 days not 1. Hit play on my music and immediately energised again (highly recommend if you like punky indie)

Talkin' on the internet - Spiritual Cramp
https://youtu.be/wSU6y7VXOXo?si=m5EjhH8QR3d49HXM

The rollercoaster of energy, lack of, excitement, worry, joy, stress and more has started and I will need to make sure I have these little moments of distraction.

Good luck to all those who are sat on the same rollercoaster. It will finish! Wishing everyone peace, calm, relief from chronic pain, quiet thoughts and where needed, hugs for everyone.

#christmas #actuallyautistic @autistics

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64d

#DhaagaUpdates v0.19.0 will be out tonight 🎉

✨ We can use #bluesky without any major hiccups
✨ Most features have been updated for #atproto compatibility
✨ We can now preview likedBy/sharedBy from the timeline itself
✨ In previous versions, this used to popup a sorry message

Here is a showcase of those features, as well as how to activate the #christmas themes 🎄

Do keep in mind that due to licensing issues, the lite edition will lack the wallpapers.

So, use obtainium or the play store.

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Christmas Ballerina Donkeys: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/christmas-ballerina-donkeys-lisa-s-baker.html

#donkeys #farm #farmanimals #animals #mammals #cute #tutu #ballerina #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #painting #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #creativeToots #Christmas #holiday #mixedMedia #winter #MerryChristmas #snow #puzzles #puzzle #greetingcards #festive

Christmas Ballerina Donkeys by Lisa S. Baker is a whimsical winter artwork featuring two charming donkeys dressed in festive red tutus and holiday florals, dancing together in a snowy farmyard. With a rustic barn backdrop and soft winter textures, this piece blends playful humor with cozy holiday charm.

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Have a peaceful Solstice, Happy Holidays, and all the best in the New Year! (Hover to make the snow fall!)

#christmas #newyear #merrychristmas #happynewyear #christmastree

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This is my story about Santa visiting us as kids and later visiting my own kids. #Christmas #santa

https://philpetree.com/santa-is-real

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66d

Just saying Thank you.
It's good to be here.
#Christmas #Xmas #season #religion

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61d

Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate that sort of thing, and otherwise Happy Holidays 😊

P.S Don't worry about the murder-claus in the bottom right, I'm keeping my eye on him 😂

#Fire #Decorations
#Christmas #Xmas #Photo #Photography
#Pohjanmaa #Österbotten #Western #Finland

Photo of an open fire a couple of santas and various decorations.

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Today at 11:30 AM CST I will be live streaming Pee Wee's Christmas Special, including special guest appearances you really have to see to believe.

Working on the caption file now. See you then!

#JoinIn #RetroTv #Christmas

Grace Jones in a molded silver breast plate/dress and sphinx like helmet singing "Drummer Boy" in Pee Wee's Playhouse.

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It's December 24th here.All I want for #Christmas is for Bluesky PDS to send me "Change Email" and 2FA emails again. It stopped since December 21st.Affected account: @youronly.one #AlliWantForChristmas is you-r emails. 🤣🤣🤣

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Merry Christmas!
メリークリスマス!

#MerryChristmas #Christmas #Xmas
#メリークリスマス #クリスマス #着ぐるみ #kigurumi

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1y

TV MOVIE REVIEW: "SANTA TELL ME" - HALLMARK
Hallmark injects magic and whimsy into its latest holiday romance.

https://hotchka.com/santa-tell-me-review

#SantaTellMe #ErinKrakow #DanielLissing #HallmarkChannel #Hallmark #CountdownToChristmas #Christmas #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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60d

A Review of A Happy Christmas Ceilidh: https://lydiaschoch.com/a-happy-christmas-ceilidh-by-zoe-tasia/

#Books #BookReview #Christmas

@bookstodon

Book cover for A Happy Christmas Ceilidh by Zoe Tasia. Image on cover is a drawing of a snowperson that’s doing a handstand outside in the snow beside some fir trees. Its stick arms are leaning down to touch the snow and its scarf is falling down onto the snow.

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Hey, so, Christmas is coming, and I have a little Redbubble store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Rhube/shop?asc=u

Maybe there's something in there you'd like to buy for someone? Some of it is Pride themed, and you'd be supporting a non-binary, disabled artist.

#retro #60s #70s #MidCenturyModern #autumnal #geometric #art #design #redbubble #pride #gifts #Christmas #lgbtq+

A backpack with a design of tessellating cubes in trans pride colours.

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ELEVATE your Home or Office space with this enchanting autumnal scenery.
🎁 GIFT IDEAS: not just Prints, but frameable Greeting Cards, Puzzles, Mugs, Tote Bags, Yoga mats etc.
**** For CANVAS PRINTS I Offer HALF Price for certain sizes.
Two versions:
1. Photograph - https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/autumn-magic-at-rockwood-farm-snoqualmie-wa-2-ez-lorenz.html
2. See Replies

#Washington #PNW #Nature #Autumn #Photography #ArtPrints #ArtForSale #Prints #WallArt #HomeDecor #GreetingCards #Puzzle #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #WomensArt #MastoArt #FediArt #Christmas

A magical driveway with a tunnel of trees covered with vibrant red and orange leaves, creating a stunning autumnal scene.
Wooden fences run parallel to the cathedral of trees, enhancing the symmetry and depth of the view.
Snoqualmie area, Washington state

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1y

💝 25% off all WALL ART!
It's our once-a-year wall art sale! Shop for canvas prints, framed prints, tapestries, and more while supporting independent artists!

My Gallery: https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/

#WallArt #ArtPrints #Art #Prints #ArtForSale #SupportArtists #Christmas #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #MastoArt #FediArt #Seattle #Washington #Oregon #PNW #Mountain

An Art Print with the photo of Tahoma at sunrise is hanging over an off white sofa with pillows, there’s a plant on the left and a nightstand with a lamp on the right.
Below is a framed picture of a black and white photo : notes reflecting in two teaspoons and a folk in the middle, hanging over a countertop. On it there’s a camera and vase with flowers.
These are few samples for our 25 % Wall Art sale today.

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1y

Elevate Your Space, Elevate Your Life with Art from independent artists!
💝 Enjoy 25% Off on all WALL ART! 💝
Today only!
Gallery : https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/

#ArtForSale #WallArt #ArtPrints #Prints #Photography #Art #Christmas #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #WomensArt #MastoArt #FediArt #Washington #Oregon #PNW #Nature #Trees #Forest #Outdoors #BlackFriday #Deals #Sale