Yearly Archives: 2012

On the Seventh Day of Christmas …

The grown-up in me says Christmas is all about the family and sharing. But the child in me says it’s all about the magic and believing in the spirit of giving. They seem pretty balanced in my opinion, so I offer up this photo that sums up Christmas.   Monica de Moss is a member… Continue Reading

On the Sixth Day of Christmas …

The Best Present of All By Myrna Beth Lambert Our Sunday school Christmas project for children ages six and seven years old was to draw a picture of what Christmas meant to each of them. They were to bring the picture to school the following week so that we could display them on the board. Several… Continue Reading

On the Fifth Day of Christmas …

The Christmas Storm by Joe Powers I’m a creature of habit, and that night was no different than any other, at least the first part. Following my regular routine of dinner for one I retired to my den and sat, quite contentedly, in my worn fabric, exceedingly comfortable, overstuffed armchair. In the stone fireplace before me, which… Continue Reading

On the Fourth Day of Christmas …

Christmas Dinner by Sara Princiotta My grandparents on my mother’s side have 10 children, and those 10 children have produced an average of four children, and some of those four children are now having kids. When we all get together for Christmas dinner at my grandparents’ house, we have to eat at long plywood tables… Continue Reading

On the Third Day of Christmas …

A Poem by Anna Sturgeon Snow Snowflakes falling from the sky Christmas time is here The white dove starts to fly so high To celebrate the New Year Snowmen frozen in the snow People try to keep warm In the house, kids will go To get in from the snowstorm Snowflakes falling from the sky… Continue Reading

On the Second Day of Christmas …

Anita’s Gingerbread and the Creation of Christmas Traditions by Allyson Kenning Lo and behold, it’s that time of year again – Christmas! And it’s once again time to dig out favourite old recipes that make the kitchen smell of the season and our mouths water with anticipation. In Bread n’ Molasses magazine’s previous print incarnation,… Continue Reading

On the First Day of Christmas …

Our Special Christmas Guest By Myrna Beth Lambert The funniest Christmas ever was the Christmas of 1947. I was six years old and filled with the magic of the holidays. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the house, as did the smell of fresh pines from our beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Christmas Eve, my two… Continue Reading

Judges for the 2013 Griffin Poetry Prize Announced

The trustees of The Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry are pleased to announce that Suzanne Buffam (Canada), Mark Doty (US) and Wang Ping (China) are the judges for the 2013 Griffin Poetry Prize. In the fall of 2012, the trustees announced that Breyten Breytenbach would serve as one of the 2013 judges, but due to unforeseen circumstances he is unable… Continue Reading