Sunday, January 1, 2012

The Eighth Day of Christmas - Happy New Year!

I'm starting out by posting this wonderful "New Year's Carol"  by Benjamin Britten:

Sing reign of Fair maid
With the gold upon her toe
Open you the west door,
And let the old year go

Sing reign of Fair maid
With the gold upon her chin
Open you the east door,
And let the new year in

For we have brought fresh water
All from the well so clear
To wish you and your company
A joyful happy year.


And here's another favorite Christmas card. It's appropriate, for January 1 is also the feast of Mary, the Mother of God:

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