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FredGrams for Christmas

Go directly to the musical CHRISTMAS CARDS at FREDGRAMS.com.  English words translated from the French by British Catholic bishop James Chadwick (1813-1882). Music: traditional French carol arranged by American Frederick Shippen Barnes(1887-1958). Most striking for its soaring chorus of “Gloria…

FredGrams: A History of Christmas in America

Go directly to the CHRISTMAS CARDS at FREDGRAMS.com. Christmas in America has a fascinating history, one that continues to brighten, create magic, inspire,  deepen our lives. The tradition of sending CHRISTMAS CARDS, communicating and sharing the joy and wonder of it all, is a natural…

FredGrams for Chanukah

Go directly to the musical CHANUKAH CARDS at FREDGRAMS.com. Chagall’s Menorahs (Chanukah) The presence of God is represented almost universally in light and flame. Chanukah is a celebration of the miracle of the early temple’s Eternal Flame continuing to burn…

FredGrams: A History of Chanukah

Go directly to the musical CHANUKAH CARDS at FREDGRAMS.COM. The importance of the Jewish holiday Chanukah  revolves around the story of the Macabees, the 5 sons of Mattathias who liberated the Second Temple of Jerusalem and the Jewish people in a three year war…

FredGrams for Thanksgiving

 Go directly to the musical THANKSGIVING CARDS at FREDGRAMS.com.  All Creatures Of Our God And King (Thanksgiving) Early 20th century hymn written by English composer Wiliam Henry Draper (1855-1933) based upon St. Francis’ “Canticle of the Sun.”  Preview This Card Allegro…

FredGrams: A History of Thanksgiving

Go directly to the musical THANKSGIVING CARDS at FREDGRAMS.com. The story of Thanksgiving in America begins with persecuted English Pilgrims headed for New York on the good ship Mayflower but blown off course and landing instead farther north up the…

FredGrams: A History of Veterans Day

Go directly to the musical VETERANS DAY CARDS at FREDGRAMS.com. On November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end with the signing of an armistice agreement in Versailles, France. For a time, Armistice Day was observed on November 11 to…

FredGrams: A History Of Halloween

Go directly to the musical HALLOWEEN CARDS at FREDGRAMS.COM. The origins of Halloween go back 2000 years to pagan observances (Samhain) throughout the British Isles. These ancient agrarians,  intimately attuned to the change of seasons, felt that the transition between…