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The Real Story! The Night Before Christmas!

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What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. The real Christmas giving That makes this life worth living And shows that we are any use in this old world of       care Is to give where it is needing And pass not by unheeding The wants of those around us who do not get their       share. Some humble, little present Or a smile that's warm and pleasant Will please a child or cheer those hearts that oft for       kindness yearn And will give more real pleasure Than a ton of costly treasure That we send our friends, expecting something better       in return. Charlie Farricielli President Rosefarm .com International An edition of the Troy Sentinel from 1823 displays "An Account of a Visit From St. Nichol...

Really Cool Facts About Roses That You Never Knew About!

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I thought I would take the opportunity to accumulate and edit the magical facts and unknown impact of Gods incredible conception that He created for our planet. The Rose! Our lives are impacted daily by the astonishing power of this inconceivable gift to the world! A gift that silently whispers”love” to all who receive her. Enjoy! Charlie Farricielli President Rosefarm.com International Quick Rose Facts The rose is the official National Floral Emblem of the United States. This legislation was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on October 7, 1986. The rose is also the state flower selected by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and the District of Columbia. Three separate nationally conducted public opinion polls, dating from 1975 to 1986, found the rose to be the number one choice of over 85 percent of those individuals surveyed. George Washington, our first president, was also our first U.S. rose breeder! In 1994, over 1,200,000,000 roses were purchased by U.S. fl...

The Story Of Christmas Rose, Ancient Christmas Folklore, And Christmas Herbs

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The Story Of "Christmas Rose" !  Ancient Christmas Folklore!  Magical Christmas Herbs!   A well-known English plant, the Helleborus niger or "Christmas Rose," is a true Christmas flower. Sometimes known as the "Snow Rose" or "Winter Rose," it blooms during the depths of winter in the mountains of Central Europe. One of the easiest and most rewarding of garden plants to grow, the ability of the Christmas Rose to bloom during the darkest months of the year when everything else is frozen solid, makes it a valuable asset to any garden. The Christmas Rose produces flowers from late Fall until early Spring. These evergreen perennials grow to be approximately 15 inches tall and have shiny, dark green leaves of a leathery texture. Each flower stalk bears a single 2 inch to 4 inch white bloom (often tinged with pink). By tradition, the Christmas Rose (whose roots are poisonous) should be planted by the door in order that it might welcome Jesus Chris...