Monthly Archives: December 2022

Virtual Hike to Lake Placid, New York

Posted on December 27, 2022 by vanbraman

The next destination on my Virtual Hike was Lake Placid, New York. The previous destination on my virtual hike was the Wilder Homestead near Malone, NY. The virtual hike from Malone to Lake Placid first went through  some farm country … Continue reading →

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Is Good King Wenceslas a Christmas Carol?

Posted on December 26, 2022 by vanbraman

Many of you may remember singing the carol Good King Wenceslas when you were in school along with other carols. But, is Good King Wenceslas a Christmas carol?Good King Wenceslas was written in 1853 by John Mason Neal who was … Continue reading →

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