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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Nativity Scenes
The First Nowell
Silent Night, Holy Night
The original version of the most famous Christmas Carol of all was written in for 2 voices and guitar and was first performed at Christmas mass in 1818. ” Stille Nacht” (Silent Night) Original version
The story is the teaching
Adyashanti on the story of Jesus Christ Consciousness Within
School of Truth
O fool, do something, so you won’t just stand there looking dumb. If you are not traveling and on the road, how can you call yourself a guide? In the School of Truth, one sits at the feet of the … Continue reading
In natali domini
Looking at early nativity scenes and their symbolism. This one is from the Bergognone, a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci. I am intrigued by the half rotten apple and the ” vitarca mudra” the Madonna is forming with her hands. … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Jesus, Nativity scene, symbolism
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Carol of the bells
..more magic
Christmas Magic
What would Christmas be without the Nutcracker Suite ? This version is from the 1940 Walt Disney film ” Fantasia”
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Tagged Christmas, Disney, Fantasia, Nutcracker Suite
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Chocolate dreams
I am dreaming of a sweet Christmas…
I and thou
Blessed time! when we are sitting, I and thou, With two forms and only one soul, I and thou. Fragrance, song of birds, they quicken ev’rything When we come into the garden, I and thou. All the stars of heaven … Continue reading
Away in a manger
The nativity scenes at Christmas go back to St Francis of Asisi in the 13th century. Many churches in Austria have very elaborate, valuable and old pieces at display. This is a particularly beautiful one from Mariazell:
The Living Room 