Around The World Nativities 2022 – Day Three

By Merry Stahel This Nativity is about 3 inches tall and made by Roman, Inc. I bought it for 25 cents at a church rummage sale. I love that the open book has the song notes on it of one of the world's most beloved Christmas carols. The song is Christmas Canon...

Around The World Nativities 2022- Day Two

by Merry Stahel These Matryoshka Nativity dolls from the Ukraine were given to me by my boss this year. The dolls originated in Russia in the 1890s. Ukraine and Poland make the themed nesting dolls, too. Each doll is hand-painted and fits inside the next biggest one....

Around The World Nativities 2022 – Day One

by Merry Stahel I collect Nativities from around the world. I love that different cultures have different representations of Christ's birth that they relate to. Even if it's not an accurate representation, their love of Jesus and the adoration of His divinity...

Make-A-Story™ Monday – This Week’s Writing Prompt

Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher wants. Can you do it? In our new feature – Make-A-Story™, we ask you to create a story with these elements. The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must...

Make-A-Story™ Monday – This Week’s Writing Prompt

Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher wants. Can you do it? In our new feature – Make-A-Story™, we ask you to create a story with these elements. The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must...
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