The Spirit of
Christmas

Holiday Safety for your Pets
Protect your pets this holiday season. Know the dangers!

"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus...."

"The Gift of the Magi" by O'Henry
One of the most beautiful Christmas love stories ever written.
Love is the greatest gift. This is a hanky alert!

'Twas The Night Before Christmas
The original version written in 1822 by Clement C. Moore - a Christmas Classic! (with some special graphics)

"The Christmas Gift"
The true meaning of giving - without recognition...

"A Cats' Christmas"
Do you think you're the only one who has help decorating the tree? LOL! Think again....

"A Christmas Memory"
By Truman Capote, 1966

"The Manger Sermon"
By a special cyberfriend, Reverend Kevin. May you rest in peace, gentle soul.

The Legend of the Christmas Tabby Cat
How the tabby cat came to be marked with an "M".

A Rescue Dog's Christmas poem
Open your heart to a shelter this season. Donations are so needed. This plea will grab your heart.

You're Not Giving a Gift, You're Giving a Life!
Something to think about before you give a pet as a gift.

Kitty Karols:

ShirleyBo's Singalong
Her very own special Kitty Karols!

Pat's Christmas Cat Carols
Do NOT miss the Dingle Balls Carol! (Take a guess as to what this is about)

The 12 Days of KittenMas
Every cat owner can relate to this one!

I'm Dreaming of My White Kitty...
An incredibly touching tribute to a very special Rainbow kitty

Humourous:

'Twas The Night Before The Day After"
from Dave Berry. This is Hilarious! Does this sound like your home?

'Twas Several Nights Before Christmas!
Parodies of an old favorite, with apologies to Mr. Clement. Special versions for Dieters, Mothers and Star Trek fans.

The Mysterious Identity of the 7th Reindeer
The Washington Post gets to the bottom of "The Donder Affair".

Martha Stewart's Holiday Calendar
With apologies to Ms. Stewart.

Kid's Fun With Christmas Carol Titles
No one can fracture a Christmas Carol better than a kid!

Barbie & Ken: Letters to Santa
Ooops!

Did you Know?

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
A father tries to explain her "special" mom to his daughter, and creates one of the most beloved stories of the season.

Silent Night, Holy Night....
How the popular hymn came to be written

Who was the Real St. Nick?
An interesting Biography of the real St. Nicholas.

Christmas in the Tally Household