Ice-skating has become a holiday tradition, too. We can date ice-skating back to 3000 B.C. Leg bones from large animals were used as the blades and skates were tied on with leather straps. The Dutch word for skate is ‘schenkel’ which means leg bone. The oldest pair of ice skates was found at the bottom of lake in Switzerland.
Month: July 2013
Snippet Sunday: Magic of the Loch Chap. 2 #7 @WildRosePress #SPeekSunday #8sunday #snippetsunday
Set up for the scene: Michaela agrees to let Alan and Hyatt give her a tour of the loch so she can search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. As Hyatt and Michaela conversed, Alan realizes Michaela is not feeling well. He’s slows the boat to a stop, asking Hyatt to take over. He tells Michaela he can help with her discomfort. She finally agrees…
Yule Log and Viking Ritual @rebeccajvickery #FreeReads @KMNbooks
The Yule Log was once an ancient sun worship ritual. The Vikings burned the log in honor of their god Thor. The Druids selected a large tree bearing fruit or an oak tree. They would bless the log and light the piece with a scrap from the last year’s Yule Log to symbolize the log was ‘ever-burning’. The Druids believed this ritual would promote bountiful crops, provide light and warmth for the dead and cleanse the fire by burning up all the evil of the past year.
There Really Is A Santa Claus @rebeccajvickery #FreeReads
Billions of people celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, but even those who do not celebrate know about the traditions associated with the celebration. Some of the traditions date back centuries.
Christmas in July! @KMNbooks @rebeccajvickery #FreeReads
Once a year is not enough for Christmas and Winter Holiday decorations, movies, books and stories. Please join the authors as we post our Holiday book titles, share recipes & decorating, and discuss movies.
Who says a snowman can’t be made out of sand? lol Merry Christmas from California!!
Snippet Sunday: Magic of the Loch Chap. 2 #6 @WildRosePress #SPeekSunday #8sunday #snippetsunday
Set up for the scene: Michaela agrees to let Alan and Hyatt give her a tour of the loch so she can search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. As Hyatt and Michaela conversed, Alan realizes Michaela is not feeling well. He’s slows the boat to a stop, asking Hyatt to take over. He retrieves a water bottle from the cooler before sitting next to Michaela.
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The magic of love can change everything…
Contemporary Paranormal/Mystery set in Scotland.
Snippet Sunday: Magic of the Loch, Chapter 2 #5 #SPeekSunday #8sunday #snippetsunday #TWRP #KMNbooks
Set up for the scene: Michaela agrees to let Alan and Hyatt give her a tour of the loch so she can search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Alan realizes Michaela may be ill, but her spirit is strong. As Hyatt and Michaela conversed, Alan familiarized himself with Michaela’s subtle expressions.
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Snippet Sunday: Magic of the Loch, Chapter 2 #4 #SPeekSunday #8sunday #snippetsunday
Set up for the scene: Michaela agrees to let Alan and Hyatt give her a tour of the loch so she can search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Last week Alan is wondering why Michaela has traveled so far away from home when she is not well. Sensing she’s being watched, Michaela turns and meets his gaze.