Category: Christmas
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How Long Should I Leave Up My Christmas Tree?
How long should I leave up my Christmas tree? Some type A folks take down their tree on December 26th without fail. To me, that is too soon. It actually stings a little to think about it. Others leave it up for New Year’s, then promptly remove it on January 2nd. Good on them for…
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A Christmas Prayer
Originally published 12/6/2018. Updated 12/5/2020. This post is for any Christian like me, who sometimes struggles to not only get into the Christmas spirit but to fight through the cultural holiday distractions to focus on the meaning of Christmas. This is a prayer I will pray often as the big day draws near. Heavenly Father,…
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What is the Christmas Spirit Anyway?
Hint: It’s not about Bing Crosby or Barry Manilow. Although they can help. Yes, even Manilow. 🙂 Christmas is almost here, ready or not. Can I get a show of hands? Who else besides me is in the “not” ready category 99.2% of the time? Who am I kidding? It’s 100%. Christmas happens at the…