The kinara is a seven-branched candleholder used in Kwanzaa celebrations in the United States. It is based on the Menorah used by Jews celebrating Hanukkah. Per wikipedia: Kwanzaa (/ˈkwɑːn.zə/) is a week-long annual celebration held in the United States and other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas to honor African heritage in African-American…
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Coloring Club Plus — Christmas 2019
per wikipedia: “Thank God It’s Christmas” is a Christmas single by the British rock band Queen. It was written by lead guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Released on 26 November 1984, the single spent six weeks in the UK charts over Christmas 1984 and new year of 1985, and peaked at number 21….
Coloring Club Plus — 12/23/19
Bonus pic: on Friday night I went with friends to our favorite cidery for drinks and food. Unfortunately the place is going out of business on Christmas of all days. So much for having a heart, owners (very well-known family, think Cheeto appointee and ABCs.) The place was originally owned by people who grew apples…
Coloring Club Plus — 12/22/19
If wikipedia is correct, Hanukkah 2019 begins at sundown tonight. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the larger Syrian army. It also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, where just a day’s supply of oil allowed the menorah in the rededicated Temple in Jerusalem to remain…
Coloring Club Plus — 12/21/19
per The Druid Network: The festival of the Winter Solstice and Midwinter, Alban Arthan, Yule, Mother Night, the start of a new year and the rebirth of the new sun The festival of Midwinter begins with the ceremonies of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the longest night, when the power…
Coloring Club Plus — 12/20/19
First please note that the image above looks better than usual because I scanned it rather than took a picture of it. It was a coloring page I printed out rather than in a book which makes it easy to scan. I chose this song because it has gingerbread in it and because I liked…
Coloring Club Plus — 12/19/19
I’m not sure where or who mentioned “Elbow” to me, but I currently have borrowed two of their albums, “Little Fictions” and “The Take Off and Landing of Everything.” This music is original and euphonic, so I can see myself getting to know this band well. These are not throwaway lyrics either! For these reasons…
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