by bethwestcott | Dec 11, 2025 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Holiday, Hymn Stories, seasonal thoughts
A CHRISTMAS FOLK HYMN Do you ever go out at night and gaze at the dark sky with all the twinkling stars? Or take a walk in the daytime and wonder at creation? A similar wonder is expressed in the Christmas carol “I Wonder as I Wander.” The...
by bethwestcott | Nov 10, 2025 | Family, Holiday, recipe, seasonal thoughts, thanksgiving
During my growing-up years, I don’t remember going anywhere for Thanksgiving. With seven kids, two adults, and a dog, we stayed home and celebrated with a big turkey dinner. After my older brothers and sisters established their own families, my parents’...
by bethwestcott | Feb 12, 2025 | #pets amore, #Valentine's DAy, book characters, character backstory, Holiday
I thought you might like to know a little about the two main characters in Snowflakes and Puppy Love, one of the four novellas included in Pets Amore.S Hi, I’m Brianna Kinney. I live in Juniper Falls, where I work for Robin Archer in her bookstore, Archer Books. Until...
by bethwestcott | Dec 23, 2024 | Christmas, Commemoration, Holiday, Inspiration, Memories, Thoughts
The Christmas season rushed in and skidded past quickly this year. At least it did for me. And I’m feeling a bit nostalgic. I grew up in a large family and remember Christmas as a warm, happy, family time. I loved decorating the Christmas tree, baking cookies,...
by bethwestcott | Nov 30, 2024 | cranberries, Holiday, recipe
Cranberries are associated with the holiday season. I grew up making cranberry chains for the Christmas tree, sometimes combining cranberries and popcorn. I’ve strung cranberries and hung them outdoors for the birds. Cranberries are also a healthy food for...
by bethwestcott | Dec 18, 2023 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Holiday, recipe
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king: Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”...
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