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The Innkeeper Has a Name by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2024)
The innkeeper in our nativity set bears a striking resemblance to me…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories


From the South Atlantic, Blessings! by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 1, 2024)
The real education, however, is to discover how sweet Christmas is . . . standing at a ship's rail at night and looking up at Orion with your wife and daughter has more to do with Christmas than sleighs or chestnuts or even boughs of holly. Happy 2024!
Topics: Christmas • Contemplation, Insight • Future • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Inspiration • Memories • New Year's


About Those 'Christmas Songs' by Jeff Somers / LifeHacker


(Arts & Entertainment   December 25, 2023)
Eight popular 'Christmas Songs' that aren't actually Christmas songs…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Movies • Music • Popular Culture • Seasons


Once Again, the Star, the Shepherds by Garrison Keillor


(My World   December 25, 2023)
I do believe in the Christmas story, that God put his omnipotence on a shelf and became an infant child--it's in keeping with Christ telling his disciples, 'What you do for the least of these, ye do for me'…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration • Memories • Optimal Aging


An Empty Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 23, 2023)
Facing the first Christmas without that certain someone is painful…
Topics: Christmas • Dying and Death • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Loss & Grieving • Memories • Relationships


A Blue Christmas Hymn by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 22, 2023)
For those who grieve, Christmas colors aren’t just red and green…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Depresson • Faith • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Loneliness • Mental Health


Our Plans for Christmas and Why by Garrison Keillor


(My World   December 21, 2023)
So our little trio is going to sea and my New Year’s resolution, as the ship heads back to New York, is to be grateful for life itself and love and friendship…
Topics: Change • Christmas • Generosity • Gratitute • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Memories • Optimal Aging • Relationships


An Advent Carol (Revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 16, 2023)
An ancient tune invites contemporary lyrics…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music • Needy People • Relationships


St. Nicholas Day Observed by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 9, 2023)
A tribute to the real-life saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Religion


The Most Unique Christmas Traditions in Every State by Gabbie Shaw / Busienss Insider


(Travel   December 8, 2023)
Surfing Santas, tumbleweed Christmas trees, and 48 more unique traditions across the United States…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Seasons • Travel


The Twelve Sites of Christmas by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 1, 2023)
Jim updates his annual list of favorite holiday posts…
Topics: Christmas • Contemplation, Insight • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Inspiration • Memories


The Twelvth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2023)
On the eve of Epiphany there are a multitude of sounds to consider…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Disaster • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • News • Politics • Popular Culture • Prayer • Weather


The Christmas Plaid by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2022)
Finding the true meaning of Christmas in a holiday decoration…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Metaphors, Life Lessons


The 12 Sites of Christmas (2022) by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 30, 2022)
Jim updates his annual list of posts offering Hope & Humor for the holiday season and preparation for a new year…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Humor • Metaphors, Life Lessons • New Year's


A Miraculous Evening on Sixth Avenue by Garrison Keillor


(Arts & Entertainment   December 28, 2022)
A miracle occurred, not on 34th Street but on 50th. My love and I and our beautiful daughter took the C train down to see the enormous perfect tree at Rockefeller Center and to see the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Leisure • Music • Popular Culture • Relationships


'Twas the Night Before Christmas (2022) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 24, 2022)
Recalling the nativity of Jesus from a contemporary perspective…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Forgive, Forgiveness • Golf • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Religion


A Season for Music by Stu Johnson


(My World   December 24, 2022)
Flash Mobs, Virtual Choirs and other ways to celebrate and extend the Christmas season with music…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Leisure • Music • Technology


December 2022 by the Numbers by US Census Bureau Staff


(My World   December 23, 2022)
Interesting facts and figures about the holiday season…
Topics: Christmas • Demographics • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Learning • Statistics


What if Jesus Had Never Been Born? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2022)
A short story by Philip Van Doren Stern became a screenplay we know as 'It's a Wonderful Life'…
Topics: Books • Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Movies • Religion


The 30 Best Christmas Movies of All Time AVclub Contributors


(Arts & Entertainment   December 16, 2022)
From Miracle On 34th Street to The Santa Clause to A Christmas Story (duh), here are the most wonderful films about the most wonderful time of the year…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Movies


Thank God for Lucy! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 13, 2022)
December 13 is the feast day for Saint Lucia…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


I Am Dreaming of a Light Christmas by Garrison Keillor


(My World   December 24, 2021)
Memories of Christmases past and the promise of lengthening days this side of the winter solstice…
Topics: Christmas • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Memories


Sitting by My Christmas Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2021)
Reflections on a Christmas Eve…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories


Piece on Earth by George Garrison


(My World   December 23, 2021)
Finding wholeness in the message of Christmas when the world remains in pieces from the ravages of COVID…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Crisis • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Inspiration


The Four Candles of Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 18, 2021)
Contemplating the message of the season…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Religion


In the Darkness of Our Advent by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 4, 2021)
New lyrics to an old hymn tune…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


12 Sites of Christmas 2021 by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 3, 2021)
Jim's 21st annual list of cartoons, videos and columns for the Christmas season…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Inspiration • Relationships


A Trilogy of Double Holidays by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 28, 2021)
When the sacred and secular cross paths…
Topics: Christmas • Current Events, News • Halloween • History • Holidays • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


How COVID Stole Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 26, 2020)
2020 hindsight…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • COVID-19 • Crisis • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • News • Racism and Inequality


An Average Joe by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2020)
Why Nativity figures should wear masks this year…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • Government • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


A Baby Messiah by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 18, 2020)
Who would have thought that God would send the Messiah as a baby?…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Jesus


Christmas Trivia Quiz by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 17, 2020)
So you think you know a lot about Christmas? Jim challenges your trivia skills…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Knowledge


A Christmas to Remember by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 12, 2020)
Longing for a full house instead of playing solitaire…
Topics: Change • Christmas • Coping • COVID-19 • Current Events, News • Holidays • Holiday Season


We Wish You . . . Virtually by Stu Johnson


(Arts & Entertainment   December 11, 2020)
Music for the holidays in the winter of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Innovation, Invention, Creativity • Music


How the WHO Stole Christmas by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 3, 2020)
But Christmas cannot be stopped by coronavirus . . . or the authorities…
Topics: Christmas • COVID-19 • Faith • Government • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Jesus


'Twas the Night Before CHristmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2019)
A prayer for peace in our divided nation…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Prayer • Unity, Unified


'There is no peace on earth' by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 25, 2019)
Just a greeting card cliche?…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams


Visible Signs of Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 23, 2019)
…and the Christmas story…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Love


A Visit from Jeff Bezos by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 21, 2019)
A modern Christmas tradition…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season


Christmas or christmas? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 21, 2019)
What kind of holiday is it?…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Statistics • Trends


The Longest Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2019)
Reflections on grief at Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Dying and Death • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Loss & Grieving


The Christmas Story in Chronological Order by James N. Watkins


(Faith   December 15, 2019)
Putting the events surrounding Jesus' birth in perspective…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Faith • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Religion


It's the Most Difficult Time of the Year by James N. Watkins


(Health & Wellness   December 8, 2019)
A few ideas to help you get through the holidays…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Depresson • Hanakkuh • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Wellness


Don't Stop Now! by Ken Potts


(Serve   December 30, 2018)
Giving and sharing doesn't stop at Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Service • Volunteer


'Twas the Day After Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 29, 2018)
Looking back and looking ahead…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season


Hope in a Hand Basket by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 29, 2018)
Lessons from Christmas for the New Year…
Topics: Christmas • Future • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's • News


A Near Silent Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2018)
The bicentennial of the world's most beloved carol…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music


How to Deal with Family During the Holidays by Ken Potts


(Connections   December 23, 2018)
The holidays don't always live up to what we imagine them to be…
Topics: Christmas • Civility • Communication • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season


Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Silent Night by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Faith   December 23, 2018)
The story behind the Christmas classic written in 1818…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music


A Longest Night Lament by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 22, 2018)
Prayer for Blue Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Depresson • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


A Very Twitter Christmas by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 21, 2018)
What if the Christmas story was told in 140 characters?…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor


Music in the Malls 2018 compiled by Stu Johnson


(My World   December 21, 2018)
Videos of flash mobs and other performances to help brighten your holiday season…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music


A Free Gift! by Bill Newell


(My World   December 18, 2018)
A Christmas story…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season


St. Nicholas by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 17, 2018)
Finding Santa's roots…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season


I Herd the Shoppers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 15, 2018)
New lyrics to a familiar Christmas carol tune…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Financial • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Stress


Basking in the Glow by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 31, 2017)
Take time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration


CHRISTmas by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 24, 2017)
Remembering the Person at the heart of the season…
Topics: Beliefs • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


Music in the Malls 2017 compiled by Stu Johnson


(Arts & Entertainment   December 20, 2017)
Videos of flash mobs and other performances to help brighten your holiday season . . . (See 2018 version for latest updates
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Inspiration • Memories • Music • Popular Culture


Twelve Sites of Christmas 2017 by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 11, 2017)
Jim Watkins' annual list of cartoons and favorite Christmas columns…
Topics: Christian Life • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Inspiration • Writing


A Child's Christmas by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 10, 2017)
Thank you note becomes a gift to remember…
Topics: Charity • Christmas • Generosity • Holidays • Holiday Season • Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving


A Letter to the Christ Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2016)
An honest conversation with the Christ of Christmas…
Topics: Christian Life • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


Music in the Malls (and Elsewhere) compiled by Stu Johnson


(Arts & Entertainment   December 20, 2016)
Videos of flash mobs and other performances to help brighten your holiday season . . . (See 2018 version for latest updates)
Topics: Christmas • Hanakkuh • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music


An Advent Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2016)
New lyrics to an ancient Advent hymn…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • Jesus • Prayer


The True Meaning of Christmas by Bill Nichols


(My World   December 16, 2016)
Which piece of chicken would you choose?…
Topics: Christmas • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Love • Relationships


Twelve Sites of Christmas 2016 by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 9, 2016)
We present Jim's annual list of cartoons and favorite Christmas columns, updated for 2016…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor


Been to Bethlehem? by Bill Nichols


(My World   December 9, 2016)
I almost drove right by…
Topics: Christmas • Comfort & Consolation • Courage • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Inspiration • Jesus


Christmas 2016 by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 27, 2016)
The ancient message amidst an ever-changing mix of secular and religious celebration…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season • Popular Culture


Operation Christmas Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2015)
The big truth about the little baby…
Topics: Christmas • Compassion • Faith • Generosity • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


Are You Listening? Do You Hear What I Hear? by Rusty Wright


(Faith   December 20, 2015)
Have you ever missed a great opportunity because you weren't listening carefully? Twenty centuries ago some clues to impending good news of monumental import eluded most folks…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus • Predictions & Forecasts


In Praise of Christmas Carols by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 19, 2015)
There's no reason for silent nights this time of year…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music


The Longing for Light by David Noreen


(Faith   December 13, 2015)
An Advent reflection inspired by a single candle in the absolute darkness of a cave…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


Loneliness at Christmas by Rusty Wright


(Connections   December 13, 2015)
Feeling low this Christmas season? You're not alone. Amid holiday cheer, many lonely people are crying or dying on the inside…
Topics: Christmas • Depresson • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loneliness • Personal Issues • Relationships


Mary Pounded Them Into Her Heart by James N. Watkins


(Faith   December 11, 2015)
The truth behind a child's funny paraphrase of the Christmas story…
Topics: Bible • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor


Music in the Mall (and Elsewhere) compiled by Stu Johnson


(Arts & Entertainment   December 8, 2015)
Videos of flash mobs and other performances to help brighten your holiday season. . . (See 2018 version for latest updates)
Topics: Christmas • Hanakkuh • Holidays • Holiday Season • Music


Does the Christmas Story Still Matter? by Rusty Wright


(Faith   December 6, 2015)
Christmas often means time with family, hectic shopping, parties, cards and gifts. But what about the first Christmas? The answer may surprise you…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus


A Holiday Travel Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 5, 2015)
Lessons from Mary and Joseph's flight to Egypt…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


The Twelve Sites of Christmas —. . . and no partridge in a pear tree! by James N. Watkins


(My World   December 1, 2015)
We present Jim Watkin's annual list of cartoons and favorite Christmas columns…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor • Popular Culture


Getting Ready for Christmas by David Noreen


(Faith   November 29, 2015)
Advent is a season of preparation for Christmas, helping us to "keep" Christmas in our hearts. May we be kept in its hope…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season


Redesigning Your Holiday Feelings by Barbara Miklos


(Health & Wellness   November 20, 2015)
Eight tips to help make the best of the holiday season, especially if you have suffered loss or undergone significant change in the last year…
Topics: Change • Christmas • Coping • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Loss & Grieving • Relationships


With Gratitude for Little Red Cups by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 14, 2015)
How Christians should respond to Starbucks…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season • Political Correctness


A Big Little Box by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 24, 2015)
Celebrating the amazing ministry of Operation Christmas Child…
Topics: Charity • Christmas • Faith • Volunteer


Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 28, 2014)
What the jolly old elf had to do with the newborn King…
Topics: Christmas • Grace • Holidays • Holiday Season • Love

St. Nick and Santa Claus by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 21, 2014)
There is some confusion between St. Nick and Santa Claus…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season

Busting the Ghosts of Christmas Past by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 14, 2014)
Looking out for the lost and lonely this time of year…
Topics: Christmas • Coping • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 5, 2014)
Taking our cues from three brave hearts…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • New Year's • Worship

Fringe Benefits by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 4, 2014)
Reflecting on some gifts from Christmas 2014…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment • Christmas

His Wonderful Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 30, 2012)
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season

Survival Surveyed by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 23, 2012)
Thoughts for Christmas Day…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories

Grandpa and Santa Claus by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 23, 2012)
A conversation between a grandfather and grandson…
Topics: Christmas • Grandchildren • Holidays • Holiday Season

A Christmas Dilemma by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2011)
Where will you spend the morning of December 25?…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Personal Issues

A Baby's First Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2011)
It really is a gift from God…
Topics: Christmas • Family • God • Holidays • Holiday Season • Love

Longing for a Long-Ago Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 18, 2011)
Remembering a much simpler and Christ-honoring season…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories

Me and Mrs. Claus by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 18, 2011)
Santa may be popular, but…
Topics: Christmas • Drama • Holidays • Holiday Season

My Favorite Gifts at Christmastime by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 4, 2011)
They're not what you might think!…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories

Black Friday by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 27, 2011)
Christmas, once upon a time, was a little less opportunistic.…
Topics: Advertising • Christmas • Financial • Holidays • Holiday Season • Lifestyle, General

T'was the Night After Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 26, 2010)
Pondering the true meaning of the holiday…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season

Angel Song by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 26, 2010)
A melody of grace…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus

Poor Ol' Santa by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 12, 2010)
Just when Santa Claus will modernize no one knows, and if they know, they aren't telling…
Topics: Christmas • Communication • Computers (and other Digital devices) • Holidays • Holiday Season • Science & Technology

A Universal City of Joy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 27, 2009)
The message of Christmas is the same in any language…
Topics: Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season

Santa Claus Remembered by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 27, 2009)
A senior was questioned by his grandson about Santa. How we react is not always easy. Could give us a senior moment…
Topics: Christmas • Drama • Holidays • Holiday Season • Humor

With Childlike Wonder by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 4, 2009)
Looking for more of Christmas after New Years Day…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams • New Year's

A Yuletide Fix by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 4, 2009)
Delaying the post-holiday withdrawals…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • New Year's

The Day Before Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 28, 2008)
A last-minute checklist for a blest holiday…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams

The Storyteller by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 28, 2008)
"Gramp, will you tell me one of your Christmas stories, please?" begged Joey as he cuddled alongside his grandfather…
Topics: Christmas • Grandchildren • Holidays • Holiday Season

Baby Jesus by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 21, 2008)
The older we get, the more reason not to believe in the baby Jesus, right? Wrong…
Topics: Beliefs • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus

Homeless at Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2008)
A familiar scenario challenges our bias…
Topics: Christmas • History • Holidays • Holiday Season

A Season of Red, Green and Amber by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2008)
What the death of one child has to do with the birth of another…
Topics: Christmas • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Grace • Holidays • Holiday Season

My Christmas List by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 7, 2008)
What I really want this year…
Topics: Christmas • Family • Holidays • Holiday Season • Hopes & Dreams

Not Your Ordinary Birthday Celebration by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 23, 2007)
What must Jesus be thinking…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Jesus

The Innkeeper by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 23, 2007)
Remembering a drama from the past and raising a question for today…
Topics: Christmas • Drama • Holidays • Holiday Season

In the Bleak Midwinter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 15, 2007)
The title of a timeless carol describes this time of year (every year)…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Tragedy

I'm Dreaming of a Dry Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 12, 2007)
What carolers in Seattle are singing this season…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Weather

A Gift to Remember by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   December 9, 2007)
Giving gifts is quite an art today, but I remember well when I had fifteen cents to spend on a gift for my father.
Topics: Choices and Decision Making • Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season • Memories

It's Time to Light the Candles of December by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 6, 2007)
Exposing the holiday bandits of envy and greed…
Topics: Christmas • Holidays • Holiday Season

O Little Town of Where-We-Live by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 24, 2006)
A musical prayer of confession…
Topics: Christmas • Civility • Comfort & Consolation • Holidays • Holiday Season

Christmas Soldiers of Compassion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 17, 2006)
Why the Salvation Army deserves our support…
Topics: Charity • Christmas • Faith • Holidays • Holiday Season