Monthly Archives: December 2009

by audiegrl | December 21, 2009

Christmas in the Age of Dickens

Christmas as we know it was born in the Victorian era, and Charles Dickens is often credited with contributing to its creation. From 1649-1660, England had been governed as a Commonwealth, led by Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans, who believed … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 21, 2009

Amazing Christmas Truce of 1914

During World War I, on and around Christmas Day 1914, the sounds of rifles firing and shells exploding faded in a number of places along the Western Front in favor of holiday celebrations in the trenches and gestures of goodwill … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 20, 2009

Holiday Season at the White House with the Obama’s ~ 2009

more about "Christmas at the White House 2009 | T…", posted with vodpod November 27, 2009 First Lady Michelle Obama and First Daughters Kick Off Christmas at White House AP/—The White House is open for Christmas. A day after celebrating … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 20, 2009

44-D’s Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Music Videos (Dec 20th)

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Performed by John Denver “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a Christmas song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 19, 2009

President Obama’s Saturday Address + Ben Nelson “Yes Man”

WhiteHouse.gov—The Patient’s Bill of Rights and Health Reform December 19, 2009 The President looks back to the bipartisan Patient’s Bill of Rights, a bill that was defeated in Congress at the hands of special interests and their supporters, and notes … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 19, 2009

Gloria Estefan Entrevista el Presidente Obama en la Casa Blanca para Special de Univision “Nuestra Navidad”

Gloria Estefan Interviews President Obama in the White House for the Univision special “Our Christmas” In an interview for Univision, singer Gloria Estefan interviewed the President, asking the “very important question…which chimney will Santa be coming down?” The answer: the … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 19, 2009

The Moment Ted Kennedy Would Not Want To Lose by Victoria Reggie Kennedy

Washington Post—My late husband, Ted Kennedy, was passionate about health-care reform. It was the cause of his life. He believed that health care for all our citizens was a fundamental right, not a privilege, and that this year the stars … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 19, 2009

44-D’s Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Music Videos (Dec 19th)

The First Noël Performed by Allison Crowe “The First Nowell” (sometimes The First Noel or just Noel) is a traditional English Christmas carol, most likely from the 18th century. In its current form it is of Cornish origin, and it … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 18, 2009

Breakthrough in Copenhagen

Obama says ‘meaningful’ deal reached on climate COPENHAGEN (AP) — President Barack Obama said the United States and four other countries, including China, reached a “meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough” Friday on a deal to curb greenhouse gas emissions after a … Continue reading →

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by audiegrl | December 18, 2009

44-D Book Diaries with Audiegrl: Evie Rhodes’ The Forgotten Spirit

Today’s interview features award-winning gospel songwriter, script writer and nationally best-selling author Evie Rhodes, discussing her timeless classic holiday novel The Forgotten Spirit – A Christmas Tale. A remarkable story filled with the traditions and the spirit of Christmas, just … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: December 2009

Christmas in the Age of Dickens

Amazing Christmas Truce of 1914

Holiday Season at the White House with the Obama’s ~ 2009

44-D’s Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Music Videos (Dec 20th)

President Obama’s Saturday Address + Ben Nelson “Yes Man”

Gloria Estefan Entrevista el Presidente Obama en la Casa Blanca para Special de Univision “Nuestra Navidad”

The Moment Ted Kennedy Would Not Want To Lose by Victoria Reggie Kennedy

44-D’s Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Music Videos (Dec 19th)

Breakthrough in Copenhagen

44-D Book Diaries with Audiegrl: Evie Rhodes’ The Forgotten Spirit

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