Unearthing the origins of the Christmas tree From Christmas stockings and mistletoe to smiling Santas and burning yule logs, the symbols of the season are so powerful that people seldom stop to think about their origins. But one of the most common symbols of Christmas — at least in the United States and Canada — […]

BRUNSWICK (AP) — Maine’s congressional delegation is urging the Navy to leave behind its instrument landing system when the Brunswick Naval Air Station closes. In a letter to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, the delegation voiced concern that the Navy may move the landing system to another installation. The lawmakers said it’s important to retain the […]

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying […]

Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, […]

Little Drummer Boy Come, they told me pa rum pa pum pum Our newborn King to see pa rum pa pum pum Our finest gifts we bring pa rum pa pum pum To lay before the King pa rum pa pum pum Rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum So to honor Him, pa […]

O Little Town of Bethlehem O Little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in the dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night For Christ is born of Mary, […]

Frosty the Snowman Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul With a corn cop pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say He was made out of snow But the children know how he came to life one day There must […]

Hark the Herald Hark! the Harald angels sing, Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King! Christ, […]

Joy to the World Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns; Let men their sons employ; while fields and […]

Christmas makes you feel emotional It may bring parties or thoughts devotional Whatever happens or what may be Here is what Christmas time means to me. City sidewalk, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In the air there’s A feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner […]