Tag Archives: Christmas greetings

Absent from our hearths but not our hearts

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s two days until Christmas so it’s time for my annual Christmas blog post. The theme for this post changes each year but the topic of memories is often part of it. I’ve written previously about how warm and happy … Continue reading →

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Wishing You Good Company This Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s almost Christmas so I’m jotting down a few thoughts about the holidays. Every year I have a theme for this seasonal post. I’ve written about the wonder and happiness that Christmas tree and mantelpiece lights inspire for me, how … Continue reading →

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Home is Where Holidays Happen

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Dianne Ascroft

When I write my Christmas blog post each year I usually have a topic or theme for it. Some of them have been: the wonder and happiness that Christmas tree and mantelpiece lights inspire for me, how warm and happy … Continue reading →

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Christmas Is Timeless

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Christmas is timeless. No, that’s not a profound statement by me. It was my husband moaning as I removed the clock from the wall in the livingroom and replaced it with a large wreath when I was putting up the … Continue reading →

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Wishing You A Warm, Comforting Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

On Sunday night I left my comfy chair beside our fireplace to attend a concert in Belfast. Relaxing into my seat in the concert hall, I savoured I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas sung by a classical trio. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Wishing You Light, Love and A Bright New Year

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

This year I’ve noticed fewer external Christmas lights on houses and gardens in County Fermanagh than in previous years. I don’t know whether people are trying to be more frugal and keep the cost of their energy bills down or … Continue reading →

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Have A Mellow, Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

A couple evenings ago I heard a lovely rendition of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by the baritone singer, Fr David Delargy, a member the classical trio The Priests during their Christmas With The Priests concert in Belfast. The … Continue reading →

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Taking Time To Send You Holiday Greetings

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

Anyone who knows me well has heard me say “I don’t have time right now”. It seems to be my catchphrase. I always seem to be juggling multiple tasks and scrambling to get them completed by their deadlines. So one … Continue reading →

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Warm Christmas Wishes

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

In a December post a couple years ago I said that one of my favourite parts of the Christmas season is re-discovering my sense of childlike wonder in simple things. This year it’s been difficult for me to find that … Continue reading →

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