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Tag Archives: Holidays
Norman Rockwell’s ‘Thanksgiving Picture’
The famous painting reminds us to cherish these moments with our loved ones
Norman Rockwell’s famous painting of a family at Thanksgiving dinner, Freedom from Want, is a simple and beautiful depiction of the bond of a family. The painting, which originally appeared as part of the Four Freedoms series in a 1943 … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Family, Holidays, Norman Rockwell, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dinner
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Find New Ways to Connect this Holiday Season
Savoring the Final Memory
Research over the years has shown a surprising spike in death rates, particularly by natural causes, near or just after the holidays, compared with the rest of the year. Reasons for this are yet unknown, though a number of theories have … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Christmas, Death, Family, Holidays, Memories, New Year
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Happy Holidays from SevenPonds!
This Christmas, remember your loved ones with a growing memorial
In the spirit of spreading cheer, enjoy the lighter side of SevenPonds: Stars and Clover, the SevenPonds office foster kittens! Keep a smile on your face, and enjoy your friends, family, and loved ones this holiday season. Thank you for … Continue reading
“When I am dead, my dearest” by Christina Rossetti
Christina Rossetti's poem is still powerful and relevant, nearly 150 years later
It’s the holiday season, and unfortunately, this can be a difficult time for people who have lost loved ones. Although this makes it hard to get into the cheerful holiday spirit, we must keep in mind that whoever has passed, … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Christina Rossetti, Holidays, Loss, Poetry, When I am dead my dearest
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