Cinnamon and Sassafras Posts

December 15, 2012

Again, with the fascination with Christmas observance in other times and places…Also, can’t you just…

December 14, 2012
December 14, 2012

I read the following poem to Silas. It’s a Mother Goose rhyme that was reprinted…

December 13, 2012

As is probably evident from my selections, I’m very interested in the traditions of Christmas-keeping…

December 12, 2012
December 12, 2012
December 11, 2012

Here is another rather long selection. I love all the characters, the twist at the…

December 10, 2012

This poem was written by a 15th-century monk. I’m a big fan of putting party-poopers…

December 10, 2012
December 9, 2012

When I was putting together this collection, I asked everyone I ran into what their…