Category Archives: Christmas Decorations

How to Keep Christ in “Christmas”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Heidi
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How many other moms are being asked 3 times a day, “How many days until Christmas?” We started a tradition a few years ago that helps us keep Christ the center of our Christmas holiday as well as help the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ornaments…A Walk Down Memory Lane

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Janae

Christmas time is a time of so many great traditions. Some you keep. Some you adjust. And some you replace with new ones. Today I almost let one go. But, then, I saw it for all that it’s worth to … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Lamps

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Sunny
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A tradition our family has at Christmas is to light an oil lamp, with olive oil in it, similar to what we imagine they would have had in Christ’s time. We put it on our table for our Christmas Eve … Continue reading →

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Teachers Gifts #1- Santa Ornaments

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Janae

This year our kids are getting creative once again and making personalized gifts for their teachers. This year, we’re going with homemade Santa ornaments and Candy Trains. Check back next week for the Candy Trains. For now, here are the … Continue reading →

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The German Pickle Ornament

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Janae

It’s Christmas Eve. Undoubtedly, you and your family are carefully planning and carrying out your own family traditions. I’d like to share with you one of ours. Years ago, as my husband and I roamed the stores of the Epcot … Continue reading →

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Chocolate “Ginger” Bread House

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Sunny

My kids like the Gingerbread House tradition at Christmas time, but, along with my husband, most of them don’t really like the taste of gingerbread.  This puts a damper on the project, since we traditionally destroy and eat the house … Continue reading →

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Really Big Snowflake

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Heidi

My mom suggested these while I was heading up an art class last year.  They are so easy 4 year olds can do them.  The children LOVED this, and were so proud of how beautiful they turned out.  To be … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Spirit of the Season

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Cheri

Do you feel like Christmas gets more and more about Santa and less and less about Christ each year?  To be honest, I know I contribute to this feeling because one of my favorite things about Christmas is GIVING gifts.  … Continue reading →

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