Thoughts On Christmas Eve
The day before Christmas is filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. From the mundane to the sublime, Christmas Eve is the deep breath before the big reveal. … Continue readingThoughts On Christmas Eve
Sunday of Love
And now we come full circle on the Advent wreath. The fourth and final Sunday of this season of penitence and preparation is about God’s love for us and ours for God. This is not romantic, fickle love but rather the steadfast and enduring love of חֶסֶד (chesed) and ἀγάπη (agapē). … Continue readingSunday of Love
Elf Help
We are Santa’s elves, filling Santa’s shelves with a toy for each girl and boy. Oh, we are Santa’s elves! … Continue readingElf Help
Feature Film Friday: Scrooge
In 1843, Charles Dickens introduced us to an infamous miser whose tale of repentance is one of the most memorable and beloved Christmas stories in English literature. … Continue readingFeature Film Friday: Scrooge
National Regifting Day
National Regifting Day is held each year on the Thursday before Christmas since its declaration by the Governor of Colorado in 2008. … Continue readingNational Regifting Day
Unique Holiday Gift Baskets
Even the simplest gift baskets look like a treasure trove, but we’re going to take a look at some ways to make your gift baskets truly unique. … Continue readingUnique Holiday Gift Baskets
Turning Your Kitchen Into Santa’s Workshop
Today, we’re going to talk about turning your kitchen into a factory for edible Christmas gifts to make in advance of the holidays or just in time. … Continue readingTurning Your Kitchen Into Santa’s Workshop
Homemade Christmas Decorations
Christmas decorating has become bigger and better throughout the years. Many avid Christmas decorators begin their seasonal planning weeks before the holidays arrive. What makes Christmas decorating even more festive is when you make your own ornaments! … Continue readingHomemade Christmas Decorations
Sunday of Joy
Gaudete Sunday is special for a variety of reasons. The candle on the Advent wreath is a different color from the others. The rose candle is symbolic of the joy which is this Sunday’s theme. … Continue readingSunday of Joy
Must Have Been Some Magic…
There’s something magical about snowmen. The ingredients are simple: some snow, some imagination and a few odds and ends to make facial features. … Continue readingMust Have Been Some Magic…