Showing posts with label Holiday Season. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday Season. Show all posts

Friday, December 11, 2015

Christmas - Share The Memories



CHRISTMAS. While this Christian holiday is celebrated in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ, it is perhaps unique insofar as it is also celebrated by people of many faiths; even those of no faith.

Norman Rockwell
Over the centuries, celebration of Christmas has evolved to include religious observance, the giving of gifts, decoration of trees and homes and city streets, the erection of Nativity scenes, an endless creation of heartwarming stories, joyous songs, caroling, parades and gathering with family and friends.

The religious observance is for the purpose of honoring the birth of the Savior; the giving of gifts symbolizes the gifts brought to the Christ-child by the Three Wise Men and gathering with family and friends is for the purpose of sharing fellowship and love with those who are most important to us.  (The parades and decorations and so forth are, well, just for fun!)

All of these things serve to create fond and everlasting memories for young and old, alike.  No matter where you are in the world, you are invited to share your most memorable Christmas moments with us, here.  Click on the "comments" link, below to do so.  You may post anonymously, if you wish.  And please tell us where you are writing from and share with your social media.

Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Holy Trinity's Annual Christmas Holiday Fair, December 5th

Last week, after exiting Stop and Shop, I met Sharon Sneedy, who was manning a table outside the entrance, selling raffle tickets.  On display was a very lovely quilt that is up for raffle at the Holy Trinity Holiday Fair.
Sharon selling raffle tickets, $1 ea.


Built between 1870 and 1874, Middletown's Church of the Holy Trinity, located at 381 Main St. in downtown Middletown, is having its annual Christmas Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.


The fair is a great opportunity to find wonderful gifts for those on your shopping list!  Two floors of the parish hall will be filled with craftsmen and vendors.  Their wares include baked goods, (including cookies by the pound), Vermont Sugarbush gourmet cheeses, Christmas ornaments, hand-knitted items, and jewelry.

Also to be had, are gift baskets of all kinds, Amaryllis bulbs and plants, fresh greenery centerpieces and a tag sale. For the kids, there are face painting and craft tables.

But the excitement is not limited to the mere sales of gifts!  Also to be enjoyed are an antiques boutique, silent and tea cup auctions, and as mentioned before, a handmade quilt is up for raffle
This is the quilt that is being raffled off.
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Topping things off is an auction for an African safari!

From 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM, lunch will be served featuring hot dogs, clam chowder, desserts and beverages.




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