tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post7309922405206161209..comments2024-03-13T03:05:06.344-04:00Comments on Stitches Thru Time: I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day +giveaway!Jodie Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13734191097693490693noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-73851795515236948022015-12-04T13:26:11.768-05:002015-12-04T13:26:11.768-05:00For some strange reason the Christmas song, "...For some strange reason the Christmas song, "We Three Kings of Orient Are" has always been my favorite. <br />Janet E.<br />von1janet(at)gmail(dot)comLibrary Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453047929043510049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-88411283350916574912015-12-04T03:15:06.207-05:002015-12-04T03:15:06.207-05:00Hearing the stories behind different hymns (or tra...Hearing the stories behind different hymns (or traditional Christmas songs,) always helps me gain a new appreciation of the song. Many times I have done a 180 and they have become a favorite. Thank you for sharing the sad history. That HWL finds hope after such tragic losses is inspiring.Terrill R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12096283120994336230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-27220525050120871382015-12-03T16:36:41.211-05:002015-12-03T16:36:41.211-05:00I love that song, and the story behind it gives me...I love that song, and the story behind it gives me hope anew each time I sing it. I just wrote the story behind the composing of Handel's Messiah on my blog at http://annaleeconti.blogspot.com. titled "Reflections on Turning Seventy."AnnaLee Contihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879539308024766734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-71752709914335292242015-12-02T19:21:04.947-05:002015-12-02T19:21:04.947-05:00A poem into a Christmas hymn. I like the overlap o...A poem into a Christmas hymn. I like the overlap of the arts. Enjoyed reading your post, Angela.Deb Garlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106792149109863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-11435632851858605292015-12-02T19:17:57.316-05:002015-12-02T19:17:57.316-05:00The teacher in me loves The Night Before Christmas...The teacher in me loves The Night Before Christmas. I almost have it memorized. I love reciting it each year to my school or class. <br />susanlulu@yahoo.comsusanluluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647587383680159584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-64058279385022948282015-12-02T05:26:09.810-05:002015-12-02T05:26:09.810-05:00I do love all of the traditional carols. Oh, Holy ...I do love all of the traditional carols. Oh, Holy Night is a particular favorite. <br /><br />A wonderful post thank you.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-82609769048338661612015-12-02T03:01:02.625-05:002015-12-02T03:01:02.625-05:00What a tender story! I am familiar with the carol,...What a tender story! I am familiar with the carol, but didn't know the story behind it. Thanks so much for sharing this today. CathyCathy Elliotthttp://www.cathyelliottbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-19991637247227822412015-12-01T20:51:36.260-05:002015-12-01T20:51:36.260-05:00I'm glad. And Silent Night is def. one of the ...I'm glad. And Silent Night is def. one of the greats! :)Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-423932996505345012015-12-01T20:50:39.568-05:002015-12-01T20:50:39.568-05:00Glad I could. :)Glad I could. :)Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-62203370182179952522015-12-01T20:50:15.369-05:002015-12-01T20:50:15.369-05:00Those are the best lines. My fav as well. :) Those are the best lines. My fav as well. :) Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-23716997576064933222015-12-01T17:21:12.780-05:002015-12-01T17:21:12.780-05:00This has always been one of my favorite Christmas ...This has always been one of my favorite Christmas carols and I especially like the last verse.Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:<br />"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;<br />The Wrong shall fail,<br />The Right prevail,<br />With peace on earth, good-will to men."<br />This is a wonderful promise that our God is always there.<br />Thanks for a wonderful post and a great giveaway.<br />ConnieConnie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-90468591945260420922015-12-01T16:30:15.260-05:002015-12-01T16:30:15.260-05:00See you taught me something new today. Thank you :...See you taught me something new today. Thank you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-78297069067971927282015-12-01T15:18:15.712-05:002015-12-01T15:18:15.712-05:00Thoroughly learning about the story behind this so...Thoroughly learning about the story behind this song which is one of my favorites. My all time favorite would be Silent Night. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775632755186192668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-91230806237269061872015-12-01T12:22:17.380-05:002015-12-01T12:22:17.380-05:00I'm glad! :)I'm glad! :)Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-34995986135015392502015-12-01T12:21:32.407-05:002015-12-01T12:21:32.407-05:00Thanks for stopping in! It always gives so much mo...Thanks for stopping in! It always gives so much more meaning to the words when we know where they came from. :)Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-69291196702490020662015-12-01T12:21:11.717-05:002015-12-01T12:21:11.717-05:00Love Reading
Love Reading<br />joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681105606413088650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-21807001429066325672015-12-01T12:20:16.894-05:002015-12-01T12:20:16.894-05:00You're welcome. I hope you enjoy my story. :)You're welcome. I hope you enjoy my story. :)Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-59136822412758156062015-12-01T12:19:39.049-05:002015-12-01T12:19:39.049-05:00That is a beautiful one, as well. :)That is a beautiful one, as well. :)Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-55178687466082117462015-12-01T11:59:49.543-05:002015-12-01T11:59:49.543-05:00I would love to read this book. I love reading the...I would love to read this book. I love reading the stories behind the Christmas CarilsDebbie Curtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929528013231373283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-59159706819227129932015-12-01T11:42:53.207-05:002015-12-01T11:42:53.207-05:00Wow! I'd never heard the story behind this Chr...Wow! I'd never heard the story behind this Christmas hymn before. Thank you for sharing! I'll check out this anthology. Amber Lemushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170040716112851191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-31911538081733210632015-12-01T11:38:45.689-05:002015-12-01T11:38:45.689-05:00I love this song and the story behind it! Your ant...I love this song and the story behind it! Your anthology of it sounds great!! Another favorite of mine is It Came Upon A Midnight Clear. A.M. Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815193278709526867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-11908403241583301512015-12-01T11:20:31.941-05:002015-12-01T11:20:31.941-05:00My favorite traditional Christmas carol is Away in...My favorite traditional Christmas carol is Away in a Manger. I've heard it called the "Jesus Loves Me" of Christmas, and I have to agree. It's such a simple tune, but it has so much meaning. <br />imaclogger23 at yahoo dot comKim Hamptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749340598239450801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-49187338530468596252015-12-01T11:15:26.679-05:002015-12-01T11:15:26.679-05:00So beautifully put. Thanks for stopping in!So beautifully put. Thanks for stopping in!Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-27333114555550430502015-12-01T11:14:26.560-05:002015-12-01T11:14:26.560-05:00I love Silent Night, as well. Have a great week as...I love Silent Night, as well. Have a great week as well! :)Angela K Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412391195779992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474271316278058173.post-4233247912538163572015-12-01T10:52:00.286-05:002015-12-01T10:52:00.286-05:00Great story! I love all the old hymns and Christma...Great story! I love all the old hymns and Christmas songs. My favorite is O Holy Night. The stories behind the stories and songs are sometimes even more fascinating. And it's so often a story of loss. It's God's way of making something beautiful out of our grief.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156598119178543341noreply@blogger.com