Archive for 'Christmas'
The Nativity Set
The Nativity scene is central to our celebration of Christmas. There are so many varieties of sets you can buy today. I love looking at each of them. My budget and the room in my house preclude having all the ones I might like. Yet I can window shop, taking time to gaze at them […]
Posted: December 22nd, 2016 under Christmas, Storytelling.
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Christmas Gifts
Children excitedly make wish lists or at least tell others what they want for Christmas. Often it is the popular toy of the year or electronics of various kinds. They count down the days until school is out for a holiday and how many sleeps until they can open gifts. Some children’s curiosity (and adults […]
Posted: December 9th, 2016 under Christmas, Storytelling.
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Nothing Under the Tree
Christmas and gift giving go hand in hand for most people. At times it feels like a contest to see what is under the tree with your name on it. Maybe you love giving gifts and want to pick just the right gift for someone. At other times attitudes can drift from the real meaning […]
Posted: December 7th, 2016 under Christmas, Storytelling.
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Countdown to Christmas
December 1, 2016 and the countdown to Christmas has begun. Do you look forward, with eager anticipation, to celebrating Christmas or do you dread the upcoming event? For many this time of year accentuates the loneliness of a first Christmas without a loved one – it will for me this year since my father passed […]
Posted: December 1st, 2016 under Christmas, Storytelling.
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