A Christmas Song is Born 5: Merry Christmas, Darling
Today we look into the birth story of “Merry Christmas, Darling”, a Christmas classic that through the years has been soothing like a balm for lovers and families spending the holidays apart. … Continue reading
A Christmas Song is Born 4: Sleigh Ride
Today we look into the birth story of Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”. Creators of Sleigh Ride: Sleigh Ride Instrumental piece composed by— Leroy Anderson (June 29, 1908 – May 18, … Continue reading
A Christmas Song is Born 3: “The Christmas Song”
Today we look into the birth story of the Christmas classic that is simply called “The Christmas Song”. The Creators of The Christmas Song: Mel Tormé and Bob Wells Melvin … Continue reading
A Christmas Song is Born 2: Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
Today we look into how the most famous reindeer of all- Rudolph- was born. Creator of Rudolph: Robert Lewis May (27 July 1905 – 10 August 1976) -May grew up in … Continue reading
A Christmas Song is Born 1: White Christmas
To celebrate Christmas week on DDoA, we look into 5 classic Christmas songs and the story of how they came to be. We start off with WHITE CHRISTMAS – a … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 5: Patched Throw Pillows
On our last project for this series, I bring you the Patched Yuletide Throw Pillows. A couple of years ago, we received a parcel from a friend in Canada. She’s a … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 4: Santa Décor & Hat
Today we’re going to make two Santa projects. One you can hang, and the other you can wear… Santa Project #1: Stick Santa Décor Here’s what we’ll need: red and silver … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 3: Rudolph Décor & Artcard
Today we focus on Rudolph – you know the red-nosed reindeer that everybody sings about during this time of the year? We are making a Rudolph card and then a décor. … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 2: Polka Dot Tree & Card
Today we make a mini polka dot Christmas tree ornament. Yes, a mini to attach to the big (artificial) tree or hang somewhere around the house. And while polka dotting … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS 1: Stick & Stamp Cards
Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! I bring you some simple crafting ideas that you can enjoy making this holiday season at home, in school and in your … Continue reading
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