A splendid book to read at Christmas is A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. It is a touching book, beautifully illustrated, about the memories a young boy has of an elderly relative that he used to live with, and what she taught him. Last year …
Hot Chocolate and Toast
My husband grew up eating warm, buttered toast dipped in steaming mugs of hot chocolate. When I first heard about this tradition, I thought it sounded kind of strange. But I was hooked after just one bite. The crisp toast soaks up the hot chocolate …
Jesus our King of Kings
There is nothing like the old traditional hymns. They have a majesty and reverence to them. I love singing them at Christmastime with the big choir. You can almost feel the presence of God in your midst. Some of you may have grown up singing …
Home-spun Christmas Traditions Blog Carnival
Some of our favorite Christmas traditions are just simple things we do at home. We sing carols by candlelight. We eat toast dipped in hot chocolate. We read through our Christmas Memories Journal and reminisce about Christmases past. These special memories don’t cost much to …
It’s All Wrapped Up: A Christmas Party
Are you too busy to host a Christmas party, but you’d love a chance to fellowship this season? This Christmas party lets you have your gift and wrap it, too! Purpose: Missions, Fellowship, and Prayer A Party For: 4 to 8 women who have gifts …
Virtual Advent 2009: Christmas Cookie Tree
Last year I tried something new. I wanted something fun for an extended family Christmas gathering that would be different from the normal fruitcake, chocolate balls, shortbread and tarts. A friend of mine told me about something she’d seen called a Christmas Cookie Tree. I did …
Decorating the Tree
I decorate several different trees every year for Christmas. My mom started the tradition of making a Nativity Tree, and I enjoy continuing this tradition each year. We wire the branches of an artificial tree so that a nativity scene can be placed in the …
Virtual Advent 2009: Expect Great Things from God, not the Holidays
“Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” Isaiah 49:23b A popular song from the 60s asked the question: “Is that all there is?” Do you ever experience that same emotion once the busy holiday …
Handmade with Love Christmas Party
Purpose: The purpose of a Handmade with Love Christmas party is to gather with friends for fun and fellowship. It also provides an opportunity to give a gospel presentation. Invitation: Please join us for a Handmade With Love Party (Give time and place) We will …
Jesus, Man’s Savior
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).” Isaiah 7:14 The prophet Isaiah foreshadowed the virgin birth of Jesus long before the account …