The Christmas Cat

Merry Christmas from Phoebe the Cat

Christmas Pie

Christmas Pie

George Wither 1588-1677

So now is come our joyful feast,
Let every man be jolly;
Each room with ivy leaves is dressed,
And every post with holly.
Though some churls at our mirth repine,
Round your foreheads garlands twine,
Drown sorrow in a cup of wine,
And let us all be merry.

Now all our neighbors' chimneys smoke,
And Christmas blocks are burning;
Their ovens they with baked meats choke,
And all their spits are turning.
Without the door let sorrow lie,
And if for cold it hap to die,
We'll bury it in a Christmas pie,
And evermore be merry.

Merry Christmas to all from Amy Ellen

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Glenmore Mansion...a step back in time

Last Saturday, Mom and I went to visit the Glenmore Mansion. My camera was on the blink, unfortunately, so the photo above is actually from the website. No photography is allowed in the mansion, however.

The home is beautifully decorated for Christmas with elaborate Victorian Christmas trees in every room. The rooms are lavishly furnished with both original and donated pieces. My favorite room was the dining room, which contained a red wallpaper with the appearance of velvet. The bedroom was a mustard yellow with an exquisite bed and wardrobe. The rest of the home was absolutely beautiful, and the aroma of Christmas time was all over the still magnificent and haunting Victorian mansion.

The Glenmore Mansion is maintained by the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities and relies heavily upon donations for the upkeep and repairs of the mansion. The volunteer-run home is elegantly maintained, but still requires a great deal of additional work. The home's "gift shop" contains donated items. All of the proceeds are designated strictly for Glenmore. I am thoroughly impressed with the knowledge and enthusiasm of the volunteers, and will return again to this Jefferson City treasure.

I encourage you to visit the Glenmore and discover for yourself the stories and splendor of this beautiful masterpiece. It is closed for the season, but will reopen in the spring.

Hours:

Sat. & Sun. 1:00 - 5:00 pm May 1 - October 31 (except holidays)

Admission:

$5.00 adults; $3.00 children under 12

Please visit www.glenmoremansion.org for more information.

Happy Christmas!

Last Saturday, whilst listening to the traditional Kenny and Dolly Christmas record, yes, record, I decorated the family Christmas tree. Enjoy the pictures with some favorite ornaments highlighted. I hope everyone is enjoying this Christmas season. However, I challenge you not to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that you forget the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.