Tag: Christmas

An Advent Calendar, Part 2

Christmas isn’t Christmas without decorations.  Whether you start trimming the tree on Christmas Eve, or the day after Thanksgiving, there is a time of celebration about transforming our homes to welcome baby Jesus. The lights always take the longest to hang.  Each year I debate just buying a new string, rather than trying to figure… Continue Reading An Advent Calendar, Part 2

An Advent Calendar, Part 1

Now that Thanksgiving is over, my countdown to Christmas has begun.  I have to admit that I noticed decorations, stocking stuffers and holiday suggestions for the best presents appearing as the Halloween candy was discounted by 50% or more.  The artificial trees appeared a couple weeks later.  And now, the section reserved for wrapping paper… Continue Reading An Advent Calendar, Part 1

Share the Light Within You

Christmas is just a few days away.  So much is happening to make this year’s Christmas even more special than usual.  I spent last night searching the skies to view the Christmas Comet.  I am an amateur astronomer, but I found the directions for where to look a little more complicated than they needed to… Continue Reading Share the Light Within You