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The Small White Envelope By Nancy Gavin It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so. It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas -- oh, not the true meaning of Christmas, b... More ...
Pre-K students enjoying their Christmas program More ...
Since I’ve been good, I get to be one of Santa’s helpers. More ... Friends are Angels in disguise. Christmas is here again, and we have so very much to thank God for. May you have room in your heart and home for Jesus, not only as the new born babe, but for the risen Christ that died for your sins and mine. We have had many health problems this year, with our little Susie losing a foot and part... More ...
I’m feeling really good---He said he knew I had been a good girl. More ... The Ornament on the Christmas Tree by Carol Ann Garretson There were more beautiful ornaments than Nel, but none could do the things he did after the lights went off on the tree. Nel helped the ornaments stay in good condition, and he listened to their comments about trying to cope with always being beautiful. More ...
Whatever you do Santa, don’t take my paci away. More ...
The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. More ... The Christmas Cloud named Hankie by Carol Ann Garretson “It has never been this cold,” said the wise old turtle. The rabbit agreed, the squirrel agreed, and so did all the birds. They were all looking up because Christmas day was getting closer. The sky held only one cloud today. The forest animals named it the universal hankie because it was so large w... More ...
by Patti Chadwick There is no doubt that children “make” the holidays. There is nothing like the smile on a child’s face as he or she sees all the Christmas lights lit up as you drive around your town - or the look of awe on faces on Christmas morning when they wake up to presents under the tree. But as our children... More ...
I have been good, Santa. More ...
Just bring me whatever you like Santa More ...
Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of the famil... More ...
I want everything for Christmas, More ... Christmas Carols for the Psychologically Challenged submitted by Jack Warner 1. Schizophrenia --- Do You Hear What I Hear? 2. Multiple Personality Disorder --- We Three Queens Disoriented Are 3. Amnesia --- I Don’t Know if I’ll be Home for Christmas 4. Narcissistic --- Hark the Herald Angels Sing About Me 5. Manic --- Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Stre... More ... Christmas Is For Love Christmas is for love. It is for joy, for giving and sharing, for laughter, for reuniting with family and friends, for tinsel and brightly decorated packages. But mostly, Christmas is for love. I had not believed this until a small elf-like student with wide-eyed innocent eyes and soft rosy cheeks... More ...
Who is this man? What’s going on? More ... An Unforgettable Christmas by MSG (Ret) David H. PuckettA fellow as old as I should have many memories of Christmases past, and I do. But there is one Christmas that will never desert the cobwebs of my mind. It was the Christmas of 1966, and all the visions of happiness and sugar plums are just as vivid today as the sad memories which are associated with... More ...
Take my picture with Santa! More ... A Little Strange and Different On a December night in Chicago, a little girl climbed onto her father’s lap and asked a question. It was a simple question, asked in children’s curiosity, yet it had a heart-rending effect on Robert May. “Daddy,” four-year old Barbara asked, “why isn’t my Mommy just like everybody else’s?” May sto... More ...
Jordie and Jessica have a chat with Santa. More ... Santa’s Secret Wish On Christmas Eve, a young boy with light in his eyes, Looked deep into Santa’s, to Santa’s surprise, And said as he nestled on Santa’s broad knee, “I want your secret, tell it to me.” He leaned up & whispered in Santa’s good ear, “How do you do it, year after year? More ...
My brother Joey and I had just finished hanging our stockings by the fireplace one Christmas Eve, when the most disturbing thought crossed my mind. “Joey!” I shrieked. “Did you know that we forgot s o m e - thing?” “No, we didn’t,” said Joey crossly. More ...
I don’t care who he is. I am not sitting there! More ... Santa got stuck in the chimney by Debbie Williamson It was Christmas Eve. The children had hung their stockings by the fireplace and were all snug in their beds. Sometime during the night, they were visited by a big, jolly, old man dressed in red. You got it, it was Santa Claus! Santa and his bright red toy bag came down the chimney. This was his ... More ...
Mr. Kent is one of my favorite people in the world! More ...
I know exactly what I want for Christmas, Santa! More ... Racum almost missed Christmas Once upon a time there was a little raccoon. His name was Racum. Racum was just an ordinary raccoon, who loved to play with his friends and eat good food like chocolate cake and chocolate chip cookies. He, like all his other raccoon friends, loved Christmas. He loved to receive presents, and he lo... More ...
Dear Santa, I have been a good girl! Dear Santa, I think I have been pretty good this year so, what I for Christmas is a barbie house, more barbie dolls, baby dolls, barbie and baby clothes. But if you want to you can leave money. Delena Warren 6 Years Old First Grade Dear Santa, I have tried to be good this year, please bring me... More ...
Dear Santa, My name is Ridge Widner and I have been a very good boy this year. I am five years old and this is what I want for Christmas: remote controlled big wheel truck, some tools, a cars video, lighting Mc- Queen car, mater truck, and some surprises. More ...
Santa, I would like it all..... More ... T’was the night before Christmas submitted by Glenda Bailey T’was the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, in a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give, and to see just who in this home did live. I looked all about, a strange sight I did see, no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree. No stocking... More ... WINTER FESTIVALS & TRADITIONS November 1....................................... All Saints Day ... More ...
All lit and ready for Christmas! More ... Mistletoe; the hows and whys... Mistletoe was often hung over the entrances to homes of the pagans in Scandinavian countries to keep out evil spirits. An ld Scandinavian myth tells of the seemingly invulnerable god, Balder, who was struck down by a dart made fromn mistletoe. The tears of this mother, Frigga, became the white ber... More ... DEAR SANTA, PLEASE BRING ME SOME PRESENTS! Dear Santa, I want a doll for Christmas. Love, Asia Jones 4 Years Old Pre-K Dear Santa, I want a Unicorn, and babydoll for Christmas. Love, Destiny Nalls 5 Years Old Pre-K Dear Santa, I want a dirt bike for Christmas. More ...
For many, the most “wonderful time of the year” can also be the most harried. Holiday shoppers would love to minimize the time and stress associated with shopping for friends and loved ones. According to gift expert Alison Deyette, gift cards make finding that perfect present a whole lot easier. More ...
Dear Santa, I would like for you to bring me a REAL camera, a watch, a transformer and a magic school bus movie. John Robert Taylor age 5 Dear Santa, Please bring me a action figure, a toy soldier, a teddy bear, a toy motorcycle, and a man. Please bring me a dog, a cat and lots of surprises. More ...
Santa, I’ve been a really good girl this year! More ...
Beuatiful Christmas lights aglow all over town More ... The "W" in Christmas Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations -- extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the... More ...
This is going to be a great Christmas. More ... First Corinthians 13, Christmas Version If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, Strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, But do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. More ...
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I love you so much, Santa More ... A Baby’s Touch by: Deborah Linne, Heartwarmers4u During the busyness of this holiday season, my one year old daughter caught a cold that wouldn’t seem to let go of her. She had it especially rough at night when she had coughing fits. Being a first time, nervous mom, I brought her to bed with me after a particularly bad cough. More ...
I’m a good little boy when I’m happy! More ... Christmas season is for Love Christmas is for love. It is for joy, for giving and sharing, for laughter, for reuniting with family and friends, for tinsel and brightly decorated packages. But mostly, Christmas is for love. I had not believed this until a small elf-like student with wide-eyed innocent eyes and soft rosy cheeks ... More ...
Thank you for the candy Santa More ...
I think this ornament looks good right here More ... THE INNKEEPER’S TALE by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson They think I’m some kind of cruel, heartless landlord. Someone must have told them that. But they’re wrong, just plain wrong, and it’s time to set the record straight, once and for all. People say I’m an innkeeper. I suppose you’d call it an inn. To us it’s just a big house. My grandfather, Joshua... More ...
Dylan and MacKenzie enjoy their Christmas party at school More ... Eight days before Christmas by: Timothy David When did my life begin? In all truth I would have to say that it began eight days before Christmas when I was already the mature age of nine years old. Or to be more exact, I was nine and a half. That extra half makes all the difference in the world to a child who wants to grow up quickly. December... More ... Mistletoe Mistletoe was often hung over the entrances to homes of the pagans in Scandinavian countries to keep out evil spirits. An ld Scandinavian myth tells of the seemingly invulnerable god, Balder, who was struck down by a dart made fromn mistletoe. The tears of this mother, Frigga, became the white berr... More ...
When I was in elementary school in Saginaw, Michigan, back in the 1950’s, Paul Davis was my neighbor as well as classmate. Paul’s birthday is December 16th. Every year for his birthday treat he would take to school wonderful Santa face cookies, complete with raisin eyes and coconut beards. More ...
All the children greet Santa with excitement! More ...
Christmas Stockings Many families will hang large brightly colored Christmas stockings over the fireplace or on the walls of their homes during Christmas time in the hopes that Santa Claus will fill them with toys, treats, and goodies. In fact, families have been hanging stockings for as long as th... More ...
Collier and Caroline enjoy breakfast with Santa More ... Tradition of Christmas Lights Christmas lights were at one time were candles, chosen because their twinkling appearance reminded families of the twinkling of moon light through the branches of fir trees in the forest. More ... History of Santa’s Eight Tiny Reindeer Reindeer made good animals to have become a part of this legend, since they lived in very cold northern climates and were therefore unfamiliar to most people in the world. Reindeer can grow up to 6 feet long and about 3 feet high with wide hoofs that spread, allowing them to walk on snow by spreadi... More ... |
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