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Ten Fun Christmas Books

I’ve been doing a Top Ten Christmas theme the last couple of weeks. First I shared some of our favorite Christmas movies, then I shared some of our favorite Christmas music. Today I am going to share some of our (mostly my!) favorite Christmas themed books.

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Ten Great Christmas Music CDs

Last week I shared some of our favorite Christmas Movies and today I’m sharing some of our favorite Christmas music! There’s no better way to get into the spirit of Christmas than to listen to melodic hymns or dancing around the house to “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”.

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Our 10 Favorite Christmas Movies

One of the best things about the Advent/Christmas season is being able to cuddle up as a family and watch Christmas movies. Here are a few of our favorites:

1. Elf. No matter how many times I watch this movie I always laugh like crazy!

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I’m back!

I hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Christmas and New Year holy day! Ours was fantastic. We went to NJ to visit family and it was a truly blessed trip. I even got a surprise Christmas gift: my friend, Anne, drove in from OH! We were also there for the 30

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See You Next Year!

I am taking a couple of weeks off from blogging to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s! I’ll be back to blogging on or around January 10th.

I may get in a post here or there, but I doubt it; especially since I don’t have any pre-scheduled posts ready to go. May you all

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The Meaning of Christmas: Saints and Scripture Sunday

I never tire watching a Charlie Brown Christmas each year. It perfectly exemplifies what Christmas is all about, so please indulge me as I share it with you once again:

As we enter into this last week of Advent, may we all take some time to meditate on the real meaning of

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Fearless Friday: Travel Mercies

It’s hard to believe that next Friday is Christmas Eve! Well, it is and as we know, lots of people will be traveling to visit family, friends, etc.

I’d like to pray for all those who will be traveling: For those who will be dealing with traffic, plane delays and/or cancellations, weather, etc. May all

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Saint Andrew Christmas Novena

Today is the feast of a great saint: Saint Andrew. He was the first apostle of Jesus and a fearless preacher of the gospel to the people of Asia Minor. He was crucified X style (in Greece) and died after suffering for two days.

The feast of Saint Andrew also marks the

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Tasty Fruit Tarts

If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been offering a different recipe each week. Today’s recipe is one of my favorites. It is a fruit tart recipe that my aunt has been making for as long as I can remember. Traditionally she always made them for Thanksgiving and Christmas; but, now that I’m an adult

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