by Bernadette Nason | Dec 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
I was brought up Roman Catholic in Winchester, England. Like all Catholic families, we had various traditions leading up to Christmas — the Advent Calendar, the list for Father Christmas (a.k.a. Santa Claus), and the putting together of the Creche. Actually, we...
by Bernadette Nason | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many of you know that I worked at the Jebel Ali Hotel, just outside of Dubai City in the UAE from 1987 to 1989. And last year, I mentioned in my December blogging the brilliant Christmas decorations in the hotel lobby. Here is a December 1987 picture of the...
by Bernadette Nason | Dec 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
For the first day of advent, here is my favorite childhood English carol. I’ve come to enjoy the American tune as well but this is the original for me so I thought I’d share it with you. AWAY IN A MANGER Away in a manger,No crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid...
