December 7, 2007

While this day commemorates the 66th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it's also the anniversary of a day of reconciliation. In 1965 on this day, the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches reversed a religious split that had lasted more than 900 years. They ended their mutual excommunication of each other, dating back to 1054. We need more of that spirit of reconciliation now.

It's also the fourth night of Hanukkah

Online shopping tips

More online places to buy natural holiday decor:

Organic Bouquet has traditional and unusual wreaths — one shaped like a snowflake, another like a peace symbol, another designed to feed your birds.

1888FlowerMall.com has inexpensive, beautiful wreaths made from cotton bolls, dyed red for the season or left a natural color.

LLBean has garland ropes, centerpieces, and a hanging Christmas ball as well as some lovely wreaths, free shipping, too!

Gorgeous natural wreaths, garlands and table ornaments of all kinds at Smith and Hawken. Holiday greenery is on sale, gifts from a special selection are shipped free! See also their ornament shop and their birding section for birdseed holiday ornaments.

Straw ornaments from the Polish Art Center in Hamtramck, Michigan (you can also buy hay for a traditional Christmas table!)

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