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Letter to Saint Nick
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debramoffitt
Dear Saint Nick,* Your life was such an inspiration as you helped people in distress all those centuries ago in the small town of Demre, Turkey. Those red robes from your Catholic service as a bishop sure continue to be your signature style. The stories of dropping dowries down a chimney to help out some…
Dancing with Fire: Summer Rituals for Joy
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debramoffitt
In the South of France the summer solstice is a time of celebration. In Antibes, a bonfire is lit to pay tribute to the summer sun. Crowds circle around it and brave people jump the fire. This festival harks back to ancient festivals that expressed gratitude for the light that grows crops, brings warmth and…
The Grace of Saying Grace
By
debramoffitt
When I was a child, not a meal passed when we didn’t “say grace.” Someone , usually my father, would take a meaningful pause. We would all bow our heads and he would begin, “Thank you for this meal that you have put before us.” The prayer only lasted a minute and as a child…
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