i f t h e w o r d s m e r r y a n d b r i g h t bring to mind a familiar Christmas tune, you certainly would not be alone. These words are included in the lyrics of the song, ‘White Christmas’, written by Irving Berlin and first recorded by Bing Crosby for release in July 1942. Seventy-eight years later, it remains popular during the festive season and is, in fact, the world’s best-selling single with more than fifty million copies sold. These words, along with many similar ones, reflect our heartfelt ambitions for this time of year, a time of gathering together to enjoy the company of friends and family, of happiness and laughter, enjoying good food, reflecting on the year gone by and sharing hopes for the year ahead. The changes to our lives over this past year, the unique repercussions of attempting to limit the impact of a highly contagious virus, have given us cause to stop and reflect on many of the things that we have taken for granted for so long. We have a new appreciation for our loved ones and of the value of time spent together, and any celebration, especially Christmas, brings home how important these things truly are in our lives. The pages of this issue are filled with wonderful projects ideal for decorating our homes and creating perfect gifts for those we treasure. Drawing on symbols and designs from around the world, each one reflects the positive and uplifting messages of joy and peace. In the years to come they will function as enduring mementoes of our love and the addition of the date, integrated somewhere in the design, will serve as a lasting reminder of a truly memorable and exceptional time in our lives. To all of you, our Inspirations family, we send our warmest wishes for a joyous festive season and wonderful New Year. Happy stitching,
ASIN : B09QMS7PWT
Publication date : January 17, 2022
Language : English
File size : 52582 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 270 pages
