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"An Old Man's Winter Night"
Here's one to read or to listen to by the fireside ...
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Anthony Esolen
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We Three Kings
A song for the minister's nieces and nephews in their Christmas pageant is loved in all the world.
Jan 6
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COLD!
Which is worse, a COLD or the CHILLS? And what's a GOOSEWART?
Jan 5
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Evergreen
Today's lovely melody was written by a little-known composer named Barbra Streisand.
Jan 3
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Debra Esolen
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Surprised by Delight
Divine Love & the Love of Man & Woman
Jan 2
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Anthony Esolen
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Some more good cheer for the whole family!
Enjoy a thoroughly zany and human party with the cops of the 53rd Precinct in Brooklyn.
Jan 1
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December 2025
Some good cheer for everyone today!
Here's a merry and devout poem full of singing and shining and ending with a humble prayer.
Dec 31, 2025
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Anthony Esolen
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"O Christmas Tree!"
For the 6th Day of Christmas, here's a German folk song sung by The Vienna Boys' Choir!
Dec 30, 2025
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Anthony Esolen
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EVERGREEN
Green and eternity -- and a couple of mysterious islands -- only at Word and Song!
Dec 29, 2025
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Anthony Esolen
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A Little Gift for the 4th Day of Christmas
If you are worn out from the Christmas festivities, here's a dose of old-time fun for you!
Dec 28, 2025
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Debra Esolen
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Christmas Waltz
Here's the B-side from Sinatra's "White Christmas," the delightful "Christmas Waltz."
Dec 27, 2025
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Debra Esolen
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!! Resending A Christmas Carol !!!
Give a listen to Tony's Reading of Dickens' own lecture version of this beloved tale.
Dec 26, 2025
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Anthony Esolen
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