“Valley Winter Song” – Fountains of Wayne

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“Safe”

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“Snow-Bound” (1865)

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Hot Cinnamon Cider (non-alcohol)

This easy to prepare drink is guaranteed to warm you and your guests from head-to-toe on a cold winter’s night. Ingredients: 3 quarts apple cider 1/3 cup hot cinammon candies (e.g., “red hots” or “cinnamon imperials”) 1 tablesoon whole allspice 3 tablespoons honey Preparation: Heat cider, cinammon candies and allspice to boiling; reduce heat. Cover [...]

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“Good Hours” (1915)

I had for my winter evening walk— No one at all with whom to talk, But I had the cottages in a row Up to their shining eyes in snow. And I thought I had the folk within: I had the sound of a violin; I had a glimpse through curtain laces Of youthful forms [...]

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The Christmas Workshop 2008 is Open!

Over the next couple of months visitors to Simplify Christmas (yes, visits have remained consistently high, even through the spring and summer months of 2008) will notice some fairly dramatic changes in the organization and appearance of the site as I prepare for the official start-up date of November 1st. The first big change is [...]

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The First day of Winter

I’m an outspoken person, so by all means, take the following with a grain of salt… It will officially be winter in a few hours. I had to go out on this near-winter’s day, because I needed a few groceries and a pair of pants. I expected it would be bad out there, and my [...]

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Whatcom Children’s Museum: “Wonder Workshop”

Where: Children’s Museum, 227 Prospect Street, Bellingham When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 1:00 – 3:00 PM What: Make a beautiful lantern on the first day of winter! Cost: The workshop is free with $3.50 admission For more information: 733-8769

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“Old Man Winter,” a Poem

Old Man Winter is coming in, Wearing a cloak of darkling days, and Clear, hard-frosted nights, when Legions of stars shine cold and bright. The North Wind will blow, with a scent of snow, Under a steel-gray sky, then the snow will fall, Down below, and up on high, and All the birds will fly, [...]

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Ferndale Library: Winter Festival for Kids

Where: Ferndale Public Library, 2222 Main St. (map and directions) When: Friday, Dec. 21, 3:30 PM; Puppet Show at 4:30 What: Decorate cookies, make ornaments and see “Troll Trouble,” a puppet show. (puppet show at 4:30) Cost: Free For more information: 360-384-3647

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