Category Archives: Memories

Not a Christmas Carol?

Posted on December 26, 2019 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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Olive Wood

Posted on December 23, 2019 by vanbraman

It is Christmas week and I am thinking about Olive Wood. I am thinking about the huge Olive Wood Nativity Sets that I saw while visiting Bethlehem years ago. I am also thinking about the Olive Wood Elephant that I … Continue reading →

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