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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, December 26, 2019

Willow Springs nativity set

Hark! how all the welkin rings,
Glory to the King of kings.
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.
–Charles Wesley (1707–88)
 
Thursday, December 26, 2019
 360th day of the year


Ozzie Smith (baseball player) was born on this day in 1954.
Gerald Ford (38th U.S. president) died on this day in 2006.
 
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So, What is Boxing Day?

 Boxing Day 2019: What is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26! Why is it called Boxing Day? And what, if anything, does boxing have to do with it? Boxing Day, like a box, has many points of interest. Here is the short history of Boxing Day, some recipes, and more.
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How to Recycle That Tree

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