Advent is a season for every heart to prepare Christ room. That means removing the boxes from our lives to allow space for Christ’s coming. The season is busy and intense for most of us. Emptying and simplifying strike us as seasonally inappropriate. We think of doing more and more, not less and less. A… Continue reading Spiritual housecleaning: a new Advent tradition?
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In 2026, what will you remember about Christmas 2021?
What do you remember about your childhood Christmas celebrations? How do you want your family to answer that question someday? If you’re like me, you don’t tend to remember the gifts you were given as much as the special moments. One of my great regrets with my kids is that our Christmas season was often… Continue reading In 2026, what will you remember about Christmas 2021?
Let’s play . . . Name That Carol!
Below are random lines from 30 different Christmas hymns, carols, and popular songs. See how many you can identify! Down where he lay Silent stars go by In heavenly peace Ride and sing Field and fountain And sweet the words Dancing through the night Cold winter’s night Made of snow Pulling on the reigns How… Continue reading Let’s play . . . Name That Carol!
Answers to the Name That Carol quiz
How many did you get correct? Comment below! Away in a Manger O Little Town of Bethlehem Silent Night Jingle Bells We Three Kings I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Do You Hear What I Hear The First Noel Frosty the Snowman Here Comes Santa Claus O Christmas Tree Have Yourself a Merry Little… Continue reading Answers to the Name That Carol quiz