"Christmas is about giving" - SAYS WHO?
Who started that BIG LIE? Undoubtedly those with
something to sell, the modern moneychangers! Look at the folks
about you rushing like sheep to the slaughter, to the "sales"
and such that they simply CANNOT AFFORD. Going into debt
certainly isn't biblical, so why not break free from the trance?
The "Christmas" rush is a "drug" pushed by commercial pimps
prostituting a supposedly Christian holiday for their ungodly
profits! They hold hands around the...
Asperger?s Syndrome At Christmas Time
The Christmas season is a time of joy and peace; celebrating with loved ones; when a feeling of hope renews the spirit. At least that?s what it?s meant to be like?however the reality for those of us blessed with a child with Asperger?s Syndrome is often very different!
A sense of anticipation and excitement for the approaching Christmas celebrations, and the wonder and magic this period of waiting brings is something most of us remember fondly from...
Christmas - Pagan Origins
The Winter Solstice was traditionally celebrated on December 21 in the northern hemisphere. Well before the birth of Jesus, ancient peoples marked the Winter Solstice with celebrations and rejoicing that the coldest part of the year was behind them. From December 22, the days start to lengthen and the days gradually get warmer.
Christmas celebrations are, to some extent, the modern day equivalent of the Winter Solstice celebrations.
The actual birth of Jesus is...
CHRISTMAS IS CELEBRATION!
You may publish this article in your newsletter, on your website, or other publication as long as the article content is not altered and the resource box is included. Add byline with active link. Notification of the use of this article is appreciated. Thank you! Copyright, 2003 Jan McCracken http://www.lowcarbcookin.com mailto: jan@lowcarbcookin.com 472 words CHRISTMAS IS CELEBRATION!Ah, Christmas - what a Celebration! And do you know what celebration is? It is an...
Christmas Quiz
1. Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true?
A. Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones every year
since 1991.
B. Nova Scotia leads the world in exporting Christmas trees.
c. Franklin Pierce was the first president to decorate an
official White House Christmas tree.
D. The Christmas tree was chosen to represent this holy holiday
because it's shape points the way to heaven.
1. Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true?
D. The Christmas tree was chosen to represent...
Family Christmas Traditions from Germany
German legend says that, on Christmas Eve, all the rivers turn
to wine, the animals speak to each other and to humans, trees
bear fruit, church bells ring from the sea, and gems pour forth
from the mountains. Is it any wonder, then, that family
Christmas traditions in Germany are bold, beautiful, and full of
cheer? When Christmas, or Weihnachten as the Germans call it,
rolls around in Germany, you'll find lots of beautiful
decorations, delicious...
Finding Delicious Cookie Recipeswith the kids and thought making some fun cookie recipes would be great. Children love cut out cookies, or cookies that require cookie cutters. These can then be decorated with icing, sugar candies, or sprinkles of their choice. Artistic or not, they will create colorful, fun cookies that are sure to be a hit! Could you be looking for a fancy cookie for a special dinner party? Although these may require special ingredients or a little extra talent, they can be...
Five Christmas Survival Tips For The Divorced & Single Parentyou are not alone and connect with other people in your same circumstance.
I met several people over the next year, male and female, who were in the same boat as I was. We actually had a house party on Christmas Eve the next year because no one had their kids. Everyone had a few laughs, cursed the Exs and yearned for their kids, together.
Step 3 - Do not feel guilty.
Your kids are enjoying two Christmas celebrations instead of just...
I used to keep Christmas...
Just for the record, I know that with all these facts and figures, biblical or otherwise, I can often appear too harsh, even though I do try to get across it is TOUGH LOVE. I am one who truly believes that our popular holidays of pagan origin are a prime cause for our imminent national captivity. That being said, I would like folks to know that I have, as mentioned in the beginning, kept Christmas celebrations until I was 18 and discovered the shocking truth...
Involving Your Baby In Christmas Celebrationsparents, so it is best to allow plenty of time for your preparation so that you are not too rushed and stressed out.
If the baby is used to having a lot of people around, then she will probably not be too disturbed by the sudden influx of visitors. Even then, remember she needs peaceful periods, and when she joins the throng while awake it is worth keeping an eye on whether she is becoming overwhelmed by too much boisterous attention, especially as...
