Monday chuckles — zoological edition
December 5, 2022
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Happy birthday, Christina
December 5, 2022In honor of the birthday of English poet Christina Rossetti (1830-1894), here is a choral setting by John Rutter of her poem “Love Came Down at Christmas,” sung by the choir of the New Apostolic Church of Southern Africa.
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love Divine,
Love was born at Christmas,
Star and angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, Love divine,
Worship we our Jesus,
But wherewith for sacred sign?
Love shall be our token,
Love be yours and love be mine,
Love to God and all men,
Love for plea and gift and sign.
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Scholars now believe Esau sold his birthright for marshmallow Jell-O salad
December 4, 2022From The Babylon Bee.
BEER-LAHAI-ROI — Biblical scholars have come to a unanimous conclusion that the food for which Esau sold his birthright was actually a marshmallow and Jell-O salad.
Ancient writings confirm Jacob prepared the delectable dish knowing how much everyone loved it, including his brother.
“This story makes sense now; who could resist a deliciously fluffy green Jell-O salad?” said biblical scholar Dr. Heb Rewguy, brimming with excitement. “We scholars had always been doubtful of the old translation claiming a man would sell his entire birthright for a bit of pottage. I mean, WTF, amirite?”
Researchers also revealed a vast network of marshmallow trade routes spanning the ancient Holy Lands. This so-called “Mallow Road” bustled with travel and trade all year long, but was busiest in the weeks leading up to Israeli Thanksgiving.
At publishing time, scholars had confirmed that the manna provided by God to the Israelites was actually a cabbage and raisin Jell-O salad.
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Sunday musical offering
December 4, 2022
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Caturday cartoons
December 3, 2022
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Caturday funnies
December 3, 2022
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Friday happy dance
December 2, 2022
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Find the candy canes!
December 1, 2022Three candy canes lurk among the elves. See if you can find them.
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The solution will appear in the comments section later today.Â
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Today’s cultural moment
December 1, 2022
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Friday funnies
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