Tag Archives: Christmas

Christmas ~ Beyond the Manger Scenes

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Another Christmas morning will dawn on us in a few days, and in a culture filled with superficial, anemic, transient, and mostly fictional hoopla, our hope and prayer for our readers is that your Christmas experience is deeper and richer … Continue reading →

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“And His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful”

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

There’s no shortage of evidence depicting our reluctance, and sometimes outright refusal, to acquiesce to the notion of impossibility. In the absence of even the slightest support, something inside us wants to step up and challenge the claim that a … Continue reading →

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Blow-Ups … Impressive Maybe — ‘Til You Unplug ‘Em

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

It may be said of virtually any bizarre aspect of our increasingly confusing approach to Christmas, “There’s a blow-up for that.” Those inflated outdoor decorations have become another ubiquitous addition to the brightly lit American landscape heralding the arrival of … Continue reading →

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Nobody Wants to See Christmas Lights in the Daytime

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I had never seen lights ‘dance’ before. It was fascinating to sit with the kids as Christmas melodies filled the air and the incredible array of lights spread all over the house, the yard, the trees, and as the specially … Continue reading →

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Another Hallmark Christmas Miracle?

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

It began around Thanksgiving, I think, about the time that the major TV networks shifted gears for the holiday season and loaded up their schedule with re-runs and the familiar list of holiday specials. Hallmark unleashed on an unsuspecting nation … Continue reading →

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Balancing Bethlehem

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Ahh… Christmas, edition #2014. I love this time of year, and we’re into it full swing.  Familiar sights, sounds, feelings, and festivals of Christmas are flooding our minds, overwhelming our calendars, and draining our bank accounts once again.  Along with it … Continue reading →

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