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Christmas in the Air: Scriptures for Christmas

December 24, 2020 Leave a comment

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“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 “The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to […]

Christmas in the Air: Words of Christmas

December 21, 2020 Leave a comment

Noel is how we choose to say Christmas Peace on Earth we long for all the time Family and all those we hold dear Christmas cheer to lift our heart and mood Christmas magic to never lose hope Holly jolly for a bright, happy and cheerful time Yuletide a reminder of the Christmas season Scrooge for the miser down the […]

Christmas in the Air: Things we do at Christmas

December 17, 2020 One comment

Spend time with family we hold so very dear Kiss under the mistletoe with the one we love Give gifts to our family and those we hold dear Decorate the Christmas tree to reveal our style Send Christmas cards to let friends know they’re not forgotten Sing Christmas songs to lift our moods and enjoy this time of year Christmas […]

Christmas in the Air: Taste of Christmas

December 8, 2020 Leave a comment

Hot chocolate with marshmallows to make us smile Christmas cookies of every shape, color and design Turkey and ham warms our tummy on that special day Pies of every flavor and size to top it all off Eggnog is a special delight for us all to behold Gingerbread to decorate in a variety of ways Peppermint reminds us it’s almost […]

Christmas in the Air: Smells of Christmas

November 24, 2020 Leave a comment

Popcorn popping to string the tree Cranberries warming to create a scented memory Gingerbread filling the kitchen Fresh cut Christmas trees to fill the air Hickory logs burning in the hearth Pumpkin pie to bring out stomach to a rumble Cinnamon in a variety of dishes Oranges simmering on the stove Scented Candles filling the air Scented pine cones ensconced […]

Christmas in the Air: Sounds of Christmas

November 16, 2020 Leave a comment

This year has been unique all by itself and as I thought about ways to celebrate the Christmas season I decided we will celebrate the most wonderful time of the year using our senses. We will explore Christmas through the sights, sounds, smells, taste, feelings, words, and traditions of the season. How we celebrate each of these may vary depending […]