Hey, we’re almost to the end of my ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ posts — that actually kind of makes me sad, because I love sharing our Christmas traditions and activities with you. I hope they are giving you ideas to…
The Tenth Day of Christmas
On the ‘Tenth Day of Christmas’, nothing beats the scent of gingerbread baking in your home. And sharing gingerbread houses and cookies with others is such a fun way to spread Christmas cheer and warmth! I actually had never baked…
The Ninth Day of Christmas
This article is part of a ‘12 Days of Christmas‘ series so for the ninth day of Christmas, I’m focusing on Christmas lights. There are two things that really make Christmas special for me — Christmas music and Christmas lights!…
The Eighth Day of Christmas
The ‘Eighth Day of Christmas’ is the perfect time to make homemade gifts or cards. There are gifts that nearly every member of the family can help make, and as my 7-yr old granddaughter says, “making things is better than…
The Seventh Day of Christmas
For the ‘Seventh Day of Christmas’, it’s time to prepare a Bethlehem-themed dinner. Your dinner can be a wonderful way to make Christmas more Christ-centered. Remember that this is not meant to add any stress to your Christmas season; it…
The Sixth Day of Christmas
The sixth day of Christmas is a good time to make some homemade Christmas tree ornaments. Even if you already have your tree decorated, it’s still fun to make ornaments and hang them on outdoor trees or give them as…
The Fifth Day of Christmas
On the Fifth Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Five gol-den rings! But I’ll settle for some home-baked cookies… Many of my Christmas memories are centered around Christmas treats, and the ones I enjoyed the best were…
The Fourth Day of Christmas
On the ‘Fourth Day of Christmas’, I hope you will hear music in the air — Christmas music, that is! I may be slightly biased, but I believe nothing enters your heart faster than beautiful, sacred music. Music spreads joy,…