Because this blog is one I've set up as "seasonal", but also because I started it years ago when I was using a pen-name; and then also because somewhere along the way some of the links have become obsolete; this page is in serious need of updating (as you may already have noticed). Some things I've been been able to delete or change easily. (Some of my own posts seem to have disappeared, and I don't even know where they went (but I imagine I'm the one who moved or deleted them and just forget, at this point, what I did over the years).
Because it's seasonal I've just kind of had it set on "private" and only "checked in" once a year. In any case, apologies for the blank spaces and lists that no longer apply. I didn't want to delete some of the "skeleton" that was left behind because I may (or may not) decide to refresh things.
For now, I took the settings off "private", mostly so I'll remember not to forget some of the updating that has to be done. As with so many of my pages that I started years ago, I don't think this one is bothering anyone else (who isn't me), so it is what is (for now and/or until I update or delete it).
Now that Christmas season is once again upon us, I thought I may pay some more attention to this page.
In the meantime, the video with Linus and the "What Christmas Is All About" performance still works (although I've discovered I'm not too thrilled with the ad I just saw associated with it - but I'll throw things off completely if I delete the video right now. For now, the video stays with the note that I'm not responsible for any tasteless ads someone added).
A Note About This Site: Thank you for stopping by "A Christmas Card", which is a blog set up for the purpose of trying to share a little Christmas mood/spirit with anyone who may feel in need of a little of either (or both). You're here a little early. Here in Massachusetts, our weather is still in the seventies; and most of us are just selecting our annual pumpkins and mums for our Autumn doorsteps. Other years (maybe mostly because it was newer), I've let "A Christmas Card" (formerly, "Lisa's Christmas Card" before I stopped used that pen-name) "sleep" all year and added a few things around November. In any case, I think I'll go try to find something Christmas-y to post for now, and I'll be back when the November chill makes me feel a little more Christmas-y myself. If it turns out you don't return let me be the first to wish you Happy Holidays this year.
An Introduction and "Merry Christmas" Message
Christmas is a happy time for most people, most of the time. Young children and those with young children in their lives find Christmas especially happy, special, and treasured.
I wanted to put my Christmas writings together in one place, and I thought it would be nice to add music and videos as my way of saying, "Merry Christmas". I wanted to include a mix of fun music and videos, traditional offerings, and "thoughtful" items; because for most of us, Christmas can bring a range of things from the mundane to the traditional to the the thoughtful and, of course, to the happiness and fun.
My "Christmas Card" is not intended to be a "big, serious" site; but because it happens that the first post I've included is aimed at people who may be facing a "blue, blue" Christmas, I thought I'd greet visitors with a "thoughtful" song and video.
Rest assured, the videos get lighter. I did choose songs that I find more meaningful so, for the most part, they aren't generally very light.
It also happens that, as a writer, I've often tried to write Christmas material that may possibly (in even some small way) offer something helpful (and maybe inspiring) to those who may find Christmas something of a struggle.
Again, I didn't want this site to be nothing but "serious"; but there are lots of super-cheerful Christmas things online and in stores; and while I want this site to add its share of cheer and fun, I thought it may be nice to offer a few meaningful things as well.
Even if you look at nothing else on this site, I urge you to watch the first video in the player. Maybe it's just me, but I found it beautiful.
Obviously, I don't necessarily know you just because you're visiting this site; but even so, this is a time of year when most of us truly do wish even those we don't know the nicest of holidays.
So, as so many Christmas cards say....
Best wishes for the Merriest of Christmas seasons and a New Year that brings only wonderful things.
"Merry Little Christmas"
"Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus"
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Christmas Wishes - Before Viewing Stop Music Player Above
For anyone not familiar with the YouTube player, the arrow starts the video. The small rectangular icon next to the arrow will show thumbnails of the other videos in the playlist. Click on that to get thumbnails. (There are tons of videos here.)
Linus on "What Christmas Is All About"
