Holidays

A Black Cat Is Still Somebody’s Little Somebody

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A black cat does not know it is supposed to be mysterious.

It knows where the afternoon sunshine falls across the floor.

A black cat does not know it is supposed to be unlucky.

It knows the sound of a familiar voice, the whereabouts of a favorite toy, and which chair someone was foolish enough to leave unattended.

And somewhere beneath that dark little coat is a creature with ordinary wishes.

A warm place.

A gentle hand.

Fresh water and a good meal.

Someone kind to curl up beside.

With Halloween approaching, black cats are appearing on decorations, greeting cards, and front windows again. There they are beside the pumpkins, backs arched, tails curled, looking as though they have been placed in charge of something suspicious and ready to pounce.

Perhaps we ought to give them a different assignment this year.

Being loved would be a good one.

 

 

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Stepping Back Into the Light of December

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A Warm Return, A Fresh Season, and a Snow-Dusted Hello from the Writing Pages

Hello, Friends — I’m back.

It feels good to say that again. And it feels even better to step back onto the porch here on the Writing Pages, pull up a chair, and visit with you once more.

I’ve been away for a while — partly because the past year handed me more than the usual share of medical miles to walk. One thing after another kept showing up on the calendar, and I found myself spending far more time in surgeries and waiting rooms than at my writing desk. It took a good long while to heal and regain my footing, but I’m grateful to say the energy has been returning, piece by piece. And that is a good feeling, isn’t it?

We had our first big snowfall here over the past weekend. The first snowfall always brings back a memory from when I was very small, walking between my father and uncle on a winter’s day. The ground ahead looked perfectly flat — or so I thought — until I stepped confidently forward and disappeared straight down into a hidden ditch, neck-deep in snow. One moment I was strolling along, the next I was swallowed by winter. My father and uncle, each on the high side of the drift, reached down, grabbed an arm apiece, and popped me back up like a cork.

Life still does that now and then — letting you tumble into a drift when you least expect it, doesn’t it? And then, just when you need it most, it seems to offer a couple of steady hands to lift you back out again. This little return of mine feels something like that — a gentle rescue from life’s snowbank and a renewed chance to step forward once more.

To those who have checked in, left kind notes, or simply stayed subscribed and waiting — thank you. Your quiet encouragement means more than you know. And to new readers just finding your way here, welcome. There’s always room for one more at the table. It feels nice to gather again, doesn’t it?

I’ve always loved this time of year. How about you? Something about early December brings a gentle hush to things — a peaceful feeling that settles in like the first snow on the evergreens. Lights go up in windows. Neighbors wave more often. Even the shortest days seem to glow with their own kind of soft magic. It feels like the right moment to return.

And return we will, with a full month of stories, poems, reflections, seasonal pieces, and cozy visits from Honey Hill Country. And for those new to our pages here, Honey Hill is where my lead story character (and friend in my head) Little Red Bear lives. Red and his friends have plenty to share, and I’m delighted to be writing again with a clearer head and a more grateful heart.

We’ll also be building toward something special — the upcoming “Hearth & Holler Gazette,” arriving a little later in January. It’s been a joy to create, along with no small bit of work, and I look forward to offering you a few small peeks as we move closer to launch. Exciting to think about, isn’t it?

Before we dive into all of that, I hope you’ll stop back by this Saturday — I’ll be sharing a warm basketful of Free Christmas and Holiday Season Features from the archives, gathered together for easy holiday reading and revisiting old favorites. A nice way to start the season, don’t you think?

For now, I simply wanted to open the door again, turn on the porch light, and say how glad I am to be back. I’ve missed this place — and more importantly, I’ve missed you.

Here’s to December, to new stories ahead, and to finding comfort, hope, and good company as the year winds down. I’m looking forward to walking through the season with you.

Thank you for being here — it means the world.

— Jim (and Red!)

If you haven’t visited Little Red Bear’s world yet, this might be a nice time to wander in for a spell — you’ll find his books filled with warmth, kindness, and a little old-time charm. Sounds inviting, doesn’t it?

Pen-and-ink illustrations created with the assistance of AI and lovingly styled for Little Red Bear Land.

 

Happy Halloween! Memories of Halloween Painted Storefront Windows!

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Happy Halloween!

Do you occasionally get a sudden flash of a distant memory that suddenly pops into your brain, seemingly coming from out of nowhere? And then it is right there, as though reliving the moment with all of the colors, feels, and aromas as though it was just yesterday.

That happened to me last week when clear out of the blue, I was remembering and thinking about all the storefront windows that were painted and decorated for Halloween by students and other local groups when I was young.

Many years ago, but let’s not go there today, okay?

Every fall the brightly painted windows added an additional entertaining and festive flair to the Halloween season. Local department stores, hardware stores, grocery stores, florists, drug stores, and more were all decked out in colorful painted window displays of the season.

For some reason, images of Fisher’s Department Store are foremost in my mind. The store’s long, all-windows storefront facing the street was gaily decorated every fall in vivid Halloween colors and depictions, one window glass after another from one end of the store to the other.

Across the street, the Rexall Drug Store and other local merchant shops were all painted in various Halloween-themed designs, as well,

Does anyone still do that anymore? Anywhere? If they do, please tell us all about it in the Comments. I would love to hear it! I haven’t seen any painted store windows locally for many years and miss that now that I am thinking about it.

I may be wrong, but seem to recall the words “Insurance Risks” being offered by my parents as an explanation for why the annual Halloween tradition of painting store windows stopped, at least in our area.

Maybe around the same time some folks started suing for coffee and hand pies that were too hot, advertised “Foot-long” sandwiches that were not exactly 12″ in length, and because Jelly Beans contained sugar.

And, not to be left out, suing a restaurant for sustaining permanent injuries from a flying dinner roll in a location widely known as “The Home of Throwed Rolls” where part of the appeal of going there and what the restaurant was famous for in the first place was the entertaining atmosphere of waiters tossing dinner rolls to guests. Forget about ghouls lurking in the shadows on Halloween night. Can you even begin to imagine the sheer terror and horror of being conked in the head by an errant dinner roll while eating your salad?

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Growing up in a rapidly expanding suburb of St. Louis years ago, watching the young student art groups and others at work painting store windows all over the area in the weeks leading up to Halloween in October was fun, and added to the excitement before the ultimate event — trick or treating on Halloween! In a way, I suppose, the decorative store windows helped whet the appetite for the coming bounty of treats and goodies to be garnered on Halloween night.

The good ol’ days. They weren’t always as good as our memories would sometimes lead us to believe, perhaps. But some things truly were — and better.

Like the tradition of painted storefront windows for Halloween.

Thank you for visiting with us for some Halloween memories and a bit of 1950s and ’60s nostalgia with us today!

I hope you enjoyed your visit and your time with us, and will return often as new features and posts are added during the coming Holiday Season.

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Wishing everyone a Fun, Safe, Healthy, and Happy Halloween this year! Happy Trick or Treating!

And a very special note of “Thanks!” to my dear friend, Children’s Author Rosie Russell of“Books By Rose” for helping in the search for vintage images for this post!

Until next time — Best Wishes & Blessings! — Jim  (and Red!) 🤠 🐻 🎃 🍂 🧡 🍎 🌻 🍁

In A World Where You Can Be Anything — Be Kind. Because Kindness Matters!

With children and grandchildren around (and for those of any age who like to color!), we invite you to visit “Little Red Bear’s “Happy Autumn Season!” Coloring Pages”.

Enjoy hours of family coloring fun and time together, all offered Free for our visitors!

If you enjoyed this piece, you may also like — “Happy October — The Gateway To Autumn & The Holiday Season!” and “A Nostalgic Look Back at Trick or Treating in Days of Yore”  

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 “A person should always choose a costume which is in direct contrast to her own personality.” – Lucy van Pelt from “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”

“Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves.” – Elvis Duran

Meet Little Red Bear & His Friends —  “Once Upon A Time In A Very Special Woods . . . .”

Old-fashioned, Family-friendly Stories and Fun for All Ages! 
About an Uncommonly Special Bear and His Friends.
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“On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises from his pumpkin patch and flies through the air with his bag of toys to all the children.”

– Linus – from “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”

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“Have you come to sing pumpkin carols?”

– Linus from “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”

 

 

 

Happy Autumn, Pumpkin Spice, and Everything Nice about Fall!

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Happy Autumn, Pumpkin Spice, and Everything Nice about Fall!

Living on the outskirts of St. Louis, Missouri, September can oftentimes feel more like Summer than Autumn, despite what any calendar says.  We do, however, usually receive a tempting tease or two of cooler Autumn temperatures during the month, and such was the case last week when daytime highs dipped into the mid-70s with nighttime lows in the mid-50s. (Temperatures given in the Fahrenheit temperature scale, of course, because living in the U.S. that is what we do it seems, the rest of the world and the scientific community with all their Celsius stuff be hanged.)

The air was cool and brisk. Morning walks were delightful. During evening walks, the faint scent of heavenly woodsmoke from a neighbor’s backyard firepit drifted thru the air. As anyone who has followed my pages here for a while is well aware, Autumn is far and away my favorite season of the year.

And now, as we are about to turn the calendar page to October, there is only one thing left to say —

Happy Fall, Y’all!!

Happy October!  Happy Autumn!  October is the perennial gateway to my very favorite time of the year — Autumn and the Holiday Season!

Here in our neck of the woods, besides getting back into Boots and Blue Jeans these are a few of our favorite things — Sweaters, Changing Fall Leaves, Crisp Mornings, Chilly Evenings with Woodsmoke in the air, Listening to the honking of Migrating Geese overhead, Raking Leaves followed by Hot Chocolate, Apple Butter, Cider, Pies, Warm Muffins with Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice!

With Summer my least favorite time of the year due to various health issues it presents for me personally, I always view the advent of Autumn and its promise of the coming holiday season as my personal reward for having survived yet another summer’s onslaught of midwest heat and humidity.  Having survived once again now it’s time to run outside, do my “Falling Happy Leaves Dance” on the front lawn, and PARTY!

I don’t feel alone in this view, because I believe even the most casual observer would agree that Mother Nature must certainly agree with me as she decorates all the trees and hills in a riot of colors each fall. Mother Nature is partying right along with me!

To help little ones and others to get into the spirit of the Autumn season, we have added a new collection of coloring images to the site — Little Red Bear’s “Happy Autumn Season” Coloring Pages!  Gather the little ones around and feel free to download, color, and share as many as you like.  Free of charge, of course. Little Red Bear is adamant about that. As he has stated so many times —

“It’s just not right to charge people for having fun, learning something, and having a good time. Gettin’ it free is most of the fun, anyhow!”

We hope you enjoy this new section, along with our collection of other fun and educational features here on the site.

So, what do you look most forward to in the coming Autumn period? Please do not be shy. Little Red Bear loves to hear what folks have to say, so please feel free to share your thoughts in the Comments section.

While not having posted regularly here for a spell attending to some personal health issues (not COVID related) the past few months, my story character Little Red Bear and I have nonetheless kept very busy preparing several new blog features and items you will be seeing very soon. Some new features we have recently added for the little ones include —

Here is a sample of just a few of the things we are working on for you to enjoy here in the coming weeks ahead . . . .

  • 101 Things To Do In The Fall
  • Time To Clean Out Bird Nest Boxes In October
  • Autumn Activities & Nature Scavenger Hunt
  • Happy Halloween Spooktacularly Good Recipes Special III
  • How To Preserve Autumn Leaves and Clean Pinecones for Holiday Displays
  • The Impact of Climate Change on Bird Migrations
  • Creating An Autumn Nature Leaf and Other Family Art Projects
  • Squirrel Proofing Your Bird Feeders
  • All About “Pie Birds” and Holiday Pie Recipes
  • And  Many More!

As the topics of Global Warming and Climate Change seem to dominate the news ever more each month as one disaster follows another, watch for more Nature, Conservation, and Environmentally-themed posts coming soon, as well.  As evidenced by the wildfires ravaging not only the west but also the world, the fuse is literally burning down on these issues.

I invite you to check out my original short story “Haystack Harry” during the Autumn season. Please feel free to share it with family and friends, because that is simply how we roll here.

Also, Little Red Bear has agreed to once again make himself available to respond to readers’ questions and comments in his “Ask Little Red Bear” segment, a very popular feature in the past. If you or a youngster have a question about something dealing with Nature or the Environment, please just drop him a note here.

Little Red Bear and I aren’t so big on relationship questions, but if you find yourself up a creek with no one else to turn to with something of that sort,  please feel free to go ahead and send those tricky questions in too, and we will do our best to try and help you out.

Little Red Bear promises to provide honest and factual information in response to all questions, and lacking the same will do his very best to make up something fun and interesting for you. Bearing in mind, of course, that we are both unabashed storytellers, after all.

I invite and encourage you to also visit with some of my wonderful writer friends to check out their pages and views on the coming Autumn season!

Cat Michaels — “What’s Not to Love? – Six Things to Make You Fall for Fall”

Rebecca Lyndsey  — “Fall Favorites”

Julie Schooler — “3 Harmful Habits to Cast Aside in the New Season”

Julie Gorges — “A Fall Self-Care Bucket List to Make the Most Out of Autumn” 

Sandra Bennett  — “Spring Into The Season”

Rosie Russell — “Jumping Into Fall With Big News At Books By Rose”

Auden Johnson — “What’s On Your Fall Bucket List?”

Thank you always for stopping in to visit with us!  Little Red Bear and I are pleased as blackberry punch to share the upcoming Autumn and Holiday Season with you!

So until the next time, we wish you and yours a delightful fall season filled with pumpkin spice and everything nice.

Best Wishes for a Beautiful, Healthy, and Happy Autumn Season! — Jim  (and Red!)

If you enjoyed this piece, you may also like — “I Will Greet This Day With Love In My Heart”  and  Wishing You Deep Peace, Love, Happiness, and Joy –  And A Very Good Day! 

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“For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together. For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad.” – Edwin Way Teale 

“Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.”  – Delia Owens, “Where the Crawdads Sing”

Meet Little Red Bear & His Friends —  “Once Upon A Time In A Very Special Woods . . . .”

Old-fashioned, Family-friendly Stories and Fun for All Ages! 
About an Uncommonly Special Bear and His Friends.
Tap Here For A Free Preview!

    “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” – Oscar Wilde 

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Patrons also help my friend Little Red Bear and me to continue this as a non-monetized, ad-free site,  dedicated solely to entertainment and educational purposes while sharing positive messages of happiness, inspiration, and kindness with everyone. We invite you to join us in making a positive difference in the world!

                      “It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!” — Winnie the Pooh

 

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Sharing Writing Gifts For The Holiday Season!

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

My story character friend and writing partner Little Red Bear and I would like to share some of our holiday season writings and activities with you to enjoy with family and friends in the coming days!

Below, please find links to our “Twelve Days of Christmas Free Holiday Reads”, “Little Red Bear’s Christmas Holiday Coloring Pages”, and one of the most popular visits on the writing site this time of year — “Little Red Bear’s Happy Christmas ‘Left-Right’ Game!” to play with kids and holiday visitors.

Please just tap on any link to visit the page(s) and activities of your choice!

“The Twelve Days of Christmas Free Holiday Reads”

“It’s In The Singing Of A Street Corner Choir”  —  An ode to the “Muppet Christmas Carol” show.

A Christmas Poem – “Blue House on the Hill” — A nostalgic Christmas poem inspired by a winter painting created by artist Trisha Romance.

A Holiday Short Story – “Susie’s Bear” — The heartwarming story of a grandmother’s love and devotion during the depression, confronted with a blustery snowstorm and a very sick little girl.

“Haddon Sundblom, Coca-Cola, and Santa — A look back at how the artist Haddon Sundblom defined the image of Santa Claus for not only my generation but also for generations to come.

“Christmases of My Childhood” by Kathleen Creighton — A very special piece contributed by my dear friend and award-winning author Kathleen Creighton.

A Christmas Poem – “The General Store Christmas”  — Inspired by country artist John Sloane’s painting, a little boy shopping for family presents and gifts.

“A Christmas Tradition — Trains and Memories Beneath the Tree”  — My fondest family traditions and Christmas memories seem to run thru tunnels, over bridges, and along train tracks thru the years.

A Nostalgic Look Back – “Christmas Thru The Window Glass”  — A nostalgic look back at Christmases past, with the highly anticipated and decorated storefront windows, department store Santas, and more.

A Christmas Poem – “Fireside Questions for Santa”  — With a few questions and wondering why. So waiting up to ask the jolly elf guy.

“That’s What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown”  — Words of wisdom from Linus in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, a simple reminder of what the holiday season is truly about — Peace, Good Will, Kindness, Generosity, Charity, Compassion, Empathy, and Love for all.

A Christmas Poem – “Love’s Candle in the Night” — Waiting for a loved one’s safe arrival thru the snow on Christmas Eve.

“Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus . . . . . . And More!”  — What circumstances or forces in the Universe worked to bring together a young girl and a cynical, childless curmudgeon to produce a timeless literary piece of Hope, Generosity, and Faith that endures thru time?

Bonus — “What to Do on a Christmas Week Night?”— A fun little rhyme during the holiday time.

“Little Red Bear’s Christmas Holiday Coloring Pages”

Little Red Bear’s Christmas & Holiday Coloring Pages Summary

Little Red Bear’s Special “Beary Christmas!” Coloring Images

Little Red Bear’s Special “Santa Claus” Coloring Images

Little Red Bear’s Special “Santa’s Elves & Angels” Coloring Images

Little Red Bear’s Special “Snowmen & Reindeer” Coloring Images

Little Red Bear’s Special “Ornaments, Trees & Bells” Coloring Images

Little Red Bear’s Special “Christmas Holiday Greetings” Coloring Images

Little Red Bear’s Special “Other Christmas & Holiday” Coloring Images

Little Red Bear’s Christmas & Holiday Fun Activities

“Little Red Bear’s Happy Christmas ‘Left-Right’ Game!”— An entertaining group gift exchange game to bring plenty of fun and laughter to family gatherings and holiday events featuring characters from the Little Red Bear stories.

 As always, “Thank You!” for visiting and spending part of your time with us here thru the year!
We always look forward to your visits and comments, because YOU are the reason we do it all here.
This has been a strange year, indeed, hasn’t it? If pandemic circumstances prevent us from gathering with family this holiday season, there are other ways to connect these days which will allow us to all be present together for the next one.  And regardless of technical expertise, we are always truly connected in our hearts.
Please take precautions to be safe, stay healthy, and enjoy the holiday season in spite of it all. And if staying at home not visiting with loved ones this year to stay safe, just think of how glorious next year’s holiday celebrations will be!
Sending the very best wishes your way for a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! And a Happy and Healthy New Year!
See y’all in the New Year with more new posts and features!   — Jim  (and Red!)
              “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”             – Hamilton Wright Mabie
 
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” — Roy L. Smith

Meet Little Red Bear & His Friends —  “Once Upon A Time In A Very Special Woods . . . .”

Old-fashioned, Family-friendly Stories and Fun for All Ages! 
About an Uncommonly Special Bear and His Friends.
Tap Here For A Free Preview!

Find out what readers have to say about Little Red Bear and His Friends!

(Royalties from the sale of Little Red Bear’s books go directly to supporting this site.)

“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.” – Mary Ellen Chase

“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” – W.T. Ellis

This is a purposefully non-monetized, ad-free site to be able to offer the most enjoyable reading and viewing experience for everyone, with all content freely shared, and generates no income to offset the costs of maintaining and operating. If you enjoy your visits and time with us, Join our new Patron Community today, because together we can do so much!

With the help of patrons, each month we are able to donate free print copies of “The Adventures of Little Red Bear: The First Holler!” to Senior Citizens,  School Libraries and Classrooms, and to those who could otherwise not obtain a copy.

Patrons also help my friend Little Red Bear and me to continue this as a non-monetized, ad-free site,  dedicated solely to entertainment and educational purposes while sharing positive messages of happiness, inspiration, and kindness with everyone. We invite you to join us in making a positive difference in the world!

 “I sometimes think we expect too much of Christmas Day. We try to crowd into it the long arrears of kindliness and humanity of the whole year. As for me, I like to take my Christmas a little at a time, all through the year. And thus I drift along into the holidays – let them overtake me unexpectedly – waking up some fine morning and suddenly saying to myself: ‘Why, this is Christmas Day!’” – David Grayson

Grab the Crayons Kids! Announcing the Launch of “Little Red Bear’s Christmas Holiday Coloring Pages”

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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

My main story character Little Red Bear and I are pleased as Candy Cane Christmas Punch to announce the launch of “Little Red Bear’s Christmas Holiday Coloring Pages!”

Christmas and Holiday Season coloring images are available for unlimited Free downloads simply by ‘Right Clicking’ on an image, choosing ‘Save Image As’ in the dropdown menu to save a local copy on your computer or device, and then printing out as many as you want.

Each page features a collection of Christmas Holiday images for children and adults alike to enjoy — Santa Claus, Snowmen, Angels, Elves, Bells, Christmas Trees, and more! Along with various Holiday Bears, of course!

As with “Little Red Bear’s Animal Alphabet Coloring Pages”, some are simplified and basic coloring images for the very young, and some are more detailed images for older kids. And, for Mom and Dad to color along at the same time.

Little Red Bear and I are all about setting aside the cell phones and other screen distractions and spending quality family time together.

It is our hope that these pages provide an opportunity to enjoy a bit of the holiday season fun and joy together!

Have fun displaying finished works on the family refrigerator this holiday season and by gifting original works of Holiday Season Art to Grandmas and Grandpas. Trust me, we love that sort of thing!

Below are the page links to get you started . . . . . .

LITTLE RED BEAR’S CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY COLORING PAGES SUMMARY
LITTLE RED BEAR’S SPECIAL “BEARY CHRISTMAS!” COLORING IMAGES
LITTLE RED BEAR’S SPECIAL “SANTA CLAUS” COLORING IMAGES
LITTLE RED BEAR’S SPECIAL “SANTA’S ELVES &ANGELS” COLORING IMAGES
LITTLE RED BEAR’S SPECIAL “SNOWMEN & REINDEER” COLORING IMAGES
LITTLE RED BEAR’S “ORNAMENTS, TREES, & BELLS” COLORING IMAGES
LITTLE RED BEAR’S “OTHER CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY” COLORING IMAGES

A Note For Parents — This website is mostly Self Funded. “Little Red Bear’s Christmas Holiday Coloring Pages” are made possible only with the assistance of our Patreon Community and independent donations to sponsor pages. Future images will come in sequence as funds are available.

Each image has been purchased and licensed thru Shutterstock in order to secure user rights and be able to provide easily accessible downloads for our readers and their children. The coloring images here are offered Free Of Charge because that is just how we roll here.

If you would like to help support this and future projects or our site in general, please consider joining our Patreon Community today for as little as $1.00 a month.

We truly appreciate and love the members of our Patreon Community for all they allow us to do, for helping Little Red Bear and me to keep growing the site, and for sharing in our vision of helping to make the world a better place. For everyone!

Will you join us today?

And oh yeah — here is the recipe for the amazing Candy Cane Peppermint Punch mentioned above, a new Little Red Bear holiday favorite! If you love eggnog . . . .

Candy Cane Peppermint Christmas Punch Recipe

There are only four ingredients to make this delicious holiday punch —

  • Pour one (1) quart of Eggnog into a bowl.
  • Add one (1) liter of Club Soda.
  • Scoop in 1/2 gallon of Candy Cane Ice Cream.
  • Hang Candy Canes around the edge of the bowl as a garnish.
  • Lastly, wet the rims of drinking glasses and then dip them into crushed candy canes to create a candy cane rim. Enjoy!

(Recipe credit and original recipe with instructions → The Sugar and Charm Blog)

Thank you for stopping by to visit with us today!

We hope that children and families enjoy and benefit from the new pages each holiday season and are as delighted as Little Red Bear and I are to bring them to you.

Please visit often as many more new features and activities arrive soon!

To get you started, please feel free to download the Header Image below,  print out as many copies as you need, gather the family together over a bowl of popcorn, and color together ’til the cows come home!

Our very best wishes for a safe and healthy Christmas and Holiday Season!  See ya soon with more! — Jim   (and Red!)

If you enjoyed this piece, you may also like — “Wishing You Happiness, Peace, Joy — And A Very Good Day!”   

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“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” – Andy Rooney

          “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”         – Peg Bracken

Meet Little Red Bear & His Friends —  “Once Upon A Time In A Very Special Woods . . . .”

Old-fashioned, Family-friendly Stories and Fun for All Ages! 
About an Uncommonly Special Bear and His Friends.
Tap Here For A Free Preview!

Find out what readers have to say about Little Red Bear and His Friends!

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                “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.”               – Janice Maeditere

This is a purposefully non-monetized, ad-free site to be able to offer the most enjoyable reading and viewing experience for everyone, with all content freely shared, and generates no income to offset the costs of maintaining and operating. If you enjoy your visits and time with us, Join our new Patron Community today, because together we can do so much!

With the help of patrons, each month we are able to donate free print copies of “The Adventures of Little Red Bear: The First Holler!” to Senior Citizens,  School Libraries and Classrooms, and to those who could otherwise not obtain a copy.

Patrons also help my friend Little Red Bear and me to continue this as a non-monetized, ad-free site,  dedicated solely to entertainment and educational purposes while sharing positive messages of happiness, inspiration, and kindness with everyone. We invite you to join us in making a positive difference in the world!

“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.” – Mary Ellen Chase