5 min 0 Holiday Music Post-Christmas: Auld Lang Syne MaryO December 31, 2023 “Auld Lang Syne,” a poignant Scots poem penned by the legendary Robert Burns in… Read More
2 min 0 Holiday New Year's Day Happy Hogmanay! MaryO December 31, 2023 Scotland’s New Year’s Eve, known as Hogmanay, is a festival of light and joy, particularly… Read More
3 min 0 Music Who Knew? Post-Christmas: The Twelve Days of Christmas MaryO December 26, 2023 Way back, when I first got out of college I was a substitute music teacher… Read More
1 min 0 Christmas Happy Boxing Day! MaryO December 26, 2023 Happy Boxing Day! Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day,… Read More
1 min 0 Christmas Music Christmas Music Countdown: Hallelujah Chorus MaryO December 25, 2023 Composed in 1741 by the renowned George Frideric Handel, “Messiah” (HWV 56) is an… Read More
2 min 7 Christmas Journey Through Scotland’s Enchanting Christmas History! MaryO December 25, 2023 From ancient solstice celebrations to Victorian revivals, Scotland’s Christmas story is a tapestry of traditions… Read More
1 min 0 Christmas Holiday Christmas Trains MaryO December 25, 2023 Embark on a magical journey this Christmas with the timeless charm of trains! Imagine the… Read More
2 min 0 Christmas Music Christmas Music Countdown: O Holy Night MaryO December 24, 2023 “O Holy Night,” a Christmas carol of celestial beauty and profound spirituality, is a… Read More
3 min 0 Christmas Music Christmas Music Countdown: Pat-A-Pan MaryO December 23, 2023 “Pat-a-pan,” a captivating and enchanting Christmas carol with a rich history, resonates with the… Read More