I love to see a car drive by with a tree on top. I love decorating my tree and putting all the presents under it and then sitting by it!...

We have spent months preparing for Christmas. We have made (and ate) things that are only made once a year! We have bought and wrapped...

I remember, as a child, getting so excited when the Christmas specials came on television. I have always loved when we sing Christmas...

Dear Lord, I come to You on Christmas morning bowing before the King of Kings! I thank You for the wonder of Christmas that surrounds us!...

I have spent every Christmas eve at church except when I had Covid. That broke my heart because I anticipate seeing people I do not get...

We find ourselves excited about Christmas and having everyone home. Fresh fallen snow glistening outside with a nice crackling fire...

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” was recorded by Bing Crosby and it filled the soldiers with hope. “I’ll be home for Christmas, You can plan...

Some of you may remember this blog from last year but I need to be reminded! Shortly after college, I volunteered at a Florence...

I cannot sleep on Christmas Eve because I am so excited. I LOVE giving and getting presents. Dad and I were always the first ones up. In...

A long time friend lost her husband and I am reminded of my Mom living life without her husband and best friend. Dad and Mom were...

The Magi found Jesus by way of the star. Matthew 2: 1-2, “ After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod,...

Christmas is a time of joy for many but it can also be a time of sorrow. I remember wanting to cancel those first holidays, after my Dad...

I read Americans set up 35 million Christmas trees. The first record of a decorated Christmas tree was in 1510 in Latvia. The custom grew...

Think of all the unfortunate things that happened that first Christmas. The circumstance was definitely not perfect with Mary's pregnancy...

I asked my dad if there really was a Santa Claus and he would always say the same thing, "as long s you believe he will come." So I did. ...

When we were little it was a Christmas Eve tradition, after church, to go see the world's largest Christmas tree! Right here in downtown...

He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you are awake. I have a real appreciation of how God knows we are sleeping. He made our...

When my Sarah was born the nurse showed me how to "swaddle" her. This made her feel safe as if she were still in the womb making her...

While the holidays can be exciting for many it is a hard time for many. Christmas will never be the same without my Dad. I pray for those...

In elementary school I used my money to buy my mom a beautiful "diamond" ring and she loved it and wore it - in front of me! My freshman...