Thursday, December 25, 2025

Merry Christmas!

By Sarah Ly - Christmas Morning.....American quilt artist



Christmas in Locorotondo, Italy 2021


What every Christian is celebrating today!



Riverwalk in San Antonio TX


Sylva, NC, the Court House.



OK a bit of humor might seep in today. Joy to the World!


And more seriously to consider...


Christmas 1912





Children for 22 years didn't experience Christmas...but wait, they didn't have Santa then either, nor Christmas trees. But the story from the Bible? I just bet that was read and studied! The King James version too!





Oh the stories about Santa! How about one who rappels down the face of Chimney Rock, in North Carolina?

Somewhat sloppy boots there, so I hope his climbing boots are safer.


Neighbor David LaMotte plays his guitar, a peaceful sound!

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Today's quote:



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Today's "goddess"

Madonna and Child by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, 1609-1685









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20 comments:

  1. eileeninmdDecember 25, 2025 at 6:17 AM

    Barb, Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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    1. B. RogersDecember 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM

      2nd reply...thanks for your comment Eileen. I hope you and your loved ones have a very merry Christmas!

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  2. DawnTreaderDecember 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM

    Great mix of images. I love that quilt at the top! Merry Christmas!

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    1. B. RogersDecember 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM

      When I look closer at the quilt, I wonder how there is that glow behind the central tree! Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  3. Jenn JilksDecember 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM

    Merry Christmas! (ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON!

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  4. Granny SueDecember 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM

    Merry Christmas, Barb!

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    1. B. RogersDecember 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM

      Have a very Merry Christmas and thanks for your blog. It's great that you share your life here with us.

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  5. BoudDecember 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    Merry Christmas and thank you for your blog!

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    1. B. RogersDecember 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM

      Have a very Merry Christmas Lisa! I enjoy so much reading your daily blogs.

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    2. BoudDecember 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM

      Um, it's Liz!

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  6. Ms. MoonDecember 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM

    Oh, I do so love those two babes sleeping on their mamas' bosoms, cradled by her arms.
    Merry Christmas or whatever. You know what I mean.

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    1. B. RogersDecember 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM

      Thanks for your wishes, and I agree, motherhood (and grandmother-hood) is certainly a time of loving!

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  7. Beatrice P. BoydDecember 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM

    Barbara, thanks for the Christmas wishes and the humor. We hope that you enjoy a wonderful 🎄

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    1. B. RogersDecember 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM

      Thanks so much, and may your day be shared with joy!

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  8. TomDecember 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM

    ...Barbara, thanks for sharing this wonderful Christmas post. I wish you a very Merry Christmas.

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  9. AnvilcloudDecember 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM

    Was that first image really a quilt? I am impressed.

    I think one Christmas Trivia questions from our games on Christmas Eve was, what was the last state to make Christmas an official holiday. Of the choices give I chose Oklahoma for similar reasons as the banning by the Puritans. I was correct.

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  10. CloudiaDecember 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM

    Wow! Even on Christmas you create an extravaganza for us! Amazing! Wishing you a magical holiday and a fabulous year ahead. Aloha!

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  11. LindaDecember 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM

    I love that quilted picture! A friend of mine like quilted pictures and bags and book covers. I bought three of her small pictures, and I told her she needs to charge more, but she just likes doing them.

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