Category Archives: Holiday season

Do You Believe in Christmas?

Posted on December 22, 2015 by jjspina

I had to write today as busy as I am with preparations for Christmas to emphasize the importance of believing in this sacred holiday. I know that not everyone is Catholic or celebrates Christmas but for those of you who … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jjspina

A quick post to wish all my readers, followers and dear friends a blessed Christmas. Christmas is the time of year When we all need to be with family and friends who are dear To celebrate the birth of Christ … Continue reading →

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Chapter Nine – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 12, 2015 by jjspina

Well, today is the last chapter of my short story, The True Meaning of Christmas. I sincerely hope you have enjoyed it. Are you feeling the joy of this beautiful time of year? Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza … Continue reading →

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Chapter Eight – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by jjspina

The story continues here – The True Meaning of Christmas. If you haven’t read the previous chapters go to Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three, Chapter Four, Chapter Five, Chapter Six, Chapter Seven. Chapter Nine coming soon. The True Meaning of … Continue reading →

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Chapter Six – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by jjspina

Hi everyone. Welcome back as the short story, The True Meaning of Christmas, continues. If you are just tuning in please go to Chapter One, Two, Three, Four, Five to read the complete story. More chapters will be coming. The True … Continue reading →

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Chapter Five – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by jjspina

Here is the re-post for Christmas  (2016) of my short story that I shared last year. Pick it up on links below if you are just visiting for the first time. Hope you are enjoying it and that it puts you … Continue reading →

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Chapter Four- Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 7, 2015 by jjspina

I wanted to share this short story again this year. Hope you enjoy it! It will be part of a future short story collection. To celebrate my third blogging anniversary I am posting a short story I wrote last year. … Continue reading →

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Chapter Three – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 6, 2015 by jjspina

I shared this short story last year and thought it was time to share again. If you are just tuning in please go to Chapter One and Chapter Two I hope you enjoy this story and it gets you in the true … Continue reading →

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Third Year Blogging Anniversary and A Short Story for Christmas!

Posted on December 5, 2015 by jjspina

Third Year Blogging Anniversary! Hi everyone! I recently realized that my third year blogging anniversary came and went much to my surprise! I want to thank all my friends, readers, and followers for their kind support! It has been three … Continue reading →

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A Time of Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jjspina

  Here in the USA we celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. We give thanks to God for all our blessings. A photo of my own homemade pumpkin pie – my  husband’s favorite! Above photos complements of wikimedia … Continue reading →

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