Tag Archives: Christmas

Henry’s First Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

A short story for Christmas, first published in 2014. Enjoy At the subtle slip of the key in the lock I whizzed around, clearing the evidence of today’s activities. Henry opened the door from vestibule to living room; I opened … Continue reading →

Posted in Mostly Micro | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

CCC163: Gloria in excelsis

Posted on December 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

Gloria slammed the door on the carol-singers with their “Deck the halls”. She didn’t want to be jolly. Or rather she wanted to be jolly all on her own. Why, when all year round they left her alone, couldn’t care … Continue reading →

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, Mostly Micro, Photos | Tagged , , , | 17 Comments

Tis the Season

Posted on December 25, 2020 by crispina kemp

This year, not everyone can be in the heart of their family or with their friends. Many must spend Christmas alone. And so this is for you, this Christmas Day We’re here in the liminal days: a time when magic … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Thoughts | Tagged , , , | 26 Comments

The Liminal Bird

Posted on December 24, 2020 by crispina kemp

Alice pulled the wishbone with her brother. “Hey! I get the wish.” She closed her eyes and thought really hard. But what was the point in this blighted nation? “Come on, Alice,” said her brother, “or I’ll make my wish.” “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, Mostly Micro, Photos | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

To Babylon…

Posted on December 12, 2020 by crispina kemp

How many miles to Babylon? Three score miles and ten Can I get there by candlelight? Yes, you can get there by candlelight You can get there and back again [Old English Nursery Rhyme] By Candle Light, another title achieved … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Poems (Some Silly) | Tagged , , | 20 Comments

A Song for This Morn

Posted on December 25, 2019 by crispina kemp

Happy Christmas, one and all. While there are countless songs for this season, secular and religious, this one is sure to have you singing along… a great way to start this day…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Sunday Fungi: Fly Away

Posted on December 22, 2019 by crispina kemp

And can we have Christmas without Fly Agaric? But who’s been eating off the *fly*? From the Rhine to the Volga and beyond, the Fly Agaric was long the symbol of Christmas. It is the red of the baubles on … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photos, Thoughts | Tagged , , | 32 Comments

Crimson’s Christmas Haiku

Posted on December 24, 2018 by crispina kemp

Christmas star rising Western cults unobliging Cash registers ring With a wish for Christmas Peace to you all.

Posted in Photos, Poems (Some Silly) | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

The Chap In The (Red) Cap . . . Revisited

Posted on December 24, 2015 by crispina kemp

Yea, I know what you’re thinking. Chap in the Red Cap: that’s Santa, right? Um, well. Not really. No. The Chap in the Red Cap was an article I posted on ‘crimsonprose’ way back last year. May 25th 2014, to … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Thoughts | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

What Does It Mean To You?

Posted on December 21, 2015 by crispina kemp

Wishing all my readers a Chilled out Solstice (And here’s hoping one of your New Year decisions is to continue to follow me!)

Posted in Mostly Micro, Thoughts | Tagged , | 9 Comments