Many years ago, some of the American Idol contestants released a Christmas album. It was a two-disc set with the second disc being two songs from Kelly Clarkson. Both of those songs have always been staples in my Christmas music listening. "My Grown-Up Christmas List" and "O Holy Night." It was these two recordings from... Continue Reading →
O Christmas Tree – Photo of the Week
This year, as the last couple have been, has been an odd holiday season. Most of my December was spent moving. The lease in the apartment ended on December 18. So as you can imagine, there was no decorating to be done for the holidays this year. But, I did have the opportunity to put... Continue Reading →
The Case for Christmas – Setting the Record Straight
I took the opportunity to join an online study this Advent season about the origins of Christmas. Author, Lee Strobel wrote The Case for Christmas - Evidence for the Identity of Jesus in which he explores the origins and facts surrounding the birth of the Saviour of the world. It is pretty extraordinary to read... Continue Reading →
Welcome December
December is by far my favorite month of the year! I love the holidays. I love how much people care about the particular holiday they celebrate. It's just a truly magical time of the year. You go out and see all the decorations everywhere. I feel like when it comes to Christmas, I see more... Continue Reading →
Some words for the beginning Advent
I have this amazing planner, or diary, calendar whatever you like to call it. It gives some amazing quotes and scripture each week. It definitely is a blessing to be able to read them while I am writing down plans or notes on things I need to during the week. I thought it would be... Continue Reading →
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas. I often say how depressing this day is for me. On my Timehop today there were so many past posts about how much I hate the day after Christmas cuz it just seems so void to me. It's like all the hype and excitement is just over. Someone said to me... Continue Reading →
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas everyone! I would love to say Merry Christmas to my many readers and followers, but ALAS I don't have very many. But for anyone who happens to come across this article today, no matter who you are or what you believe, I pray nothing but good will to you and yours today as... Continue Reading →
Christmas Eve Words from Reader’s Digest
I recently discovered Reader's Digest. Well I shouldn't say discovered. I have always known of it, but I had never purchased one until recently. This most recent issue had a lot of Christmas and holiday happies as I call them written in. There was an article about a 5 month Old's letter to Santa. HILARIOUS.... Continue Reading →
Welcome December
Today is December first. I am in my hometown in Alabama enjoying some family, food, and cooler weather. For many people this is the time that the Christmas season begins. For me it always begins in November. That's the fun of working in a theme park. You get two months of Christmas versus just one... Continue Reading →