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Sir John Stainer (1840-1901) was a well-known English composer and organist during his time. Today, most of his music is rarely performed, except for The Crucifixion, which some Anglican churches still sing around Easter. Stainer helped shape the style and quality of church music in England, especially through his work training choirs and playing the organ. He was also a respected academic and…

Perfume House: Merit

Perfume Name: Retrospect

Top Notes: Pear, Ambrette, Aldehydes, and Bergamot

Middle Notes: Orris, Jasmine, Violet, Rose, and Rosemary

About 300 years ago, I was on vacation. Mrs. Claus and I decided to visit Europe in the summer for a change. And to help work off all the cookies from the previous Christmas Eve, Mrs. C had the grand idea of biking across the continent. It was a rare sport outside of the cities at that point, so we looked quite ridiculous. Well, one day, we were biking through the streets of Paris when suddenly,…

It’s been another great year delivering toys, clothes and other specialty treats. It’s time for Santa’s long winter nap, but first, there are a lot of questions about how Santa can get around the entire world in one night. Truth is…. he doesn’t. Let’s let Santa explain in his own words… The Legend of the Einstein-Rosen Sleigh You know, kids, my job was so much easier back in the 4th century. I…