Steaming Hot Cocoa
What we remember as a sweet treat to help us warm up after a day out playing in the snow is actually a lot more complex and versatile than we might suppose. … Continue readingSteaming Hot Cocoa
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What we remember as a sweet treat to help us warm up after a day out playing in the snow is actually a lot more complex and versatile than we might suppose. … Continue readingSteaming Hot Cocoa
What would the holidays be without gingerbread? What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say gingerbread? House or man? I always think of gingerbread houses despite the charming fairy tale about the runaway cookie. … Continue readingHolly Jolly Gingerbread
As the saying goes, “There’s an app for that.” and that includes Christmas! People are practically glued to their smartphones these days, so it’s absolutely natural that the app stores would rise to the occasion. … Continue readingXmas Apps
This familiar refrain from so many popular Christmas songs was the angel choir’s greeting to the shepherds on the hillside. … Continue readingPeace On Earth, Good Will To Men
Peace is something we all seek, but so few know how to attain it. Is peace just the absence of war or is really a whole lot more? … Continue readingSunday of Peace
Would it be rude to suggest that Rudolph was just a marketing gimmick? I suppose if that’s all you said about him that it would be rude to say that. There’s considerably more to be said about dear Rudolph. … Continue readingThe Most Famous Reindeer Of All
Based on Max Lucado’s novel of the same title, this film is a charming exploration of the theme of hope. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: The Christmas Candle
Today we celebrate a couple of gentlemen who aren’t what they started out as, but our lives wouldn’t be the same without either of them as they were or as they are today. … Continue readingSaint Nick and Chef Mike
Wednesday is often called “Hump Day” because it’s in the middle of the week. However, since this is the week of Hope we’re calling this one Hope Day instead. … Continue readingHope Day
We live in a fast-paced world. The holidays are a fine time to slow down and regain some balance. Today we’ll look at meditation as a tool for returning to our holiday happy place. … Continue readingMidwinter Meditation