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533 – We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” is a traditional English carol. It is believed to have originated in the West Country of England in the 16th century. Carolers going door to door to spread some holiday cheer…
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Silent Night Silent Night Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht Silent Night – #1 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols Silent Night is one of the most famous Christmas songs. “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht” has been translated into 320 languages and dialects. Since 2011 it has been a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Austria. Here are…
Read More464 Live Large – Day 464 – Daily Content Challenge
Live Large Live Large Live Large – Day 464 – Daily Content Challenge Black bears are also called American bears or American black bears. They are the most common bear family found in the forests of North America. Ursus americanus are found in parts of northern Mexico, in every U.S. state except Hawaii and in…
Read More463 Go Bananas and Climb Your Favourite Tree! – Day 463 – Daily Content Challenge
Go Bananas and Climb Your Favourite Tree! Go Bananas and Climb Your Favourite Tree! Go Bananas and Climb Your Favourite Tree! – Day 463 – Daily Content Challenge Orangutans are large apes found in the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo. There are three species of Orangutans. All three species are critically endangered. It is estimated…
Read More#462 Don’t Be Afraid to Get Your Feet Wet! – Day 462 – Daily Content Challenge
Don’t Be Afraid to Get Your Feet Wet! Don’t Be Afraid to Get Your Feet Wet! Don’t Be Afraid to Get Your Feet Wet! – Day 462 – Daily Content Challenge Flamingos are tall, pink wading birds with thick downturned bills. They have slender legs, long, graceful necks, large wings, and short tails. They live…
Read More#461 Put a Jingle in Your Step and Rack Up Happy Memories – Day 461 – Daily Content Challenge
Put a Jingle in Your Step and Rack Up Happy Memories Put a Jingle in Your Step and Rack Up Happy Memories Put a Jingle in Your Step and Rack Up Happy Memories – Day 461 – Daily Content Challenge Reindeer and Caribou are the same species. The scientific name for this animal is Rangifer…
Read More#460 Stay Sharp, Stand Tall and Reach for the Sky! – Day 460 – Daily Content Challenge
Stay Sharp, Stand Tall, and Reach for the Sky! Stay Sharp, Stand Tall, and Reach for the Sky! Stay Sharp, Stand Tall, and Reach for the Sky! – Day 460 – Daily Content Challenge The saguaro cactus is the largest cactus in the United States. Saguaros are one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert…
Read More459 Be Uplifting and Reach for New Heights – Day 459 – Daily Content Challenge
Be Uplifting and Reach for New Heights Be Uplifting and Reach for New Heights Be Uplifting and Reach for New Heights – Day 459 – Daily Content Challenge Mountains are large landforms that rise above the surrounding land. They are formed when rocks on the earth’s crust are pushed together. The highest mountain on earth…
Read More458 Dive into Life, Be Adaptable and Stand Together with Your Friends – Day 458 – Daily Content Challenge
Dive into Life, Be Adaptable and Stand Together with Your Friends Dive into Life, Be Adaptable and Stand Together with Your Friends Dive into Life, Be Adaptable and Stand Together with Your Friends – Day 458 – Daily Content Challenge Puffins are small, brightly-coloured seabirds with distinctive black and white markings and large, thick beaks.…
Read More457 Coventry Carol – Day 457 – Daily Content Challenge
Coventry Carol Coventry Carol Coventry Carol – Day 457 – Daily Content Challenge Yesterday’s blog talked about the coming of the Magi celebrated on Three Kings’ Day and today, January 7, is the day that the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas. The Coventry Carol is a traditional English Christmas carol. This carol was originally sung…
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