The next twelve posts will be based primarily on one of my favorite Christmas books, The Twelve Blessings of Christmas. With that said, how apropos is today's first blessing with it being 32 degrees and dropping!
The blessing of Warmth
Warmth can come from many different sources, a fire, a North Face, a pair of cozy mittens, but I am not speaking of the warmth you receive from any external source, rather, the warmth received from the wondrous event that is Christmas. It's a warmth we feel in our hearts that lasts the whole year long. Much like the warmth we feel from a visit with an old friend. It's a warmth that lasts far longer than any gift. It can also be given with the greatest of ease. Here are a few examples from my book to help ensure your friends and family stay warm this holiday season, and well into the new year.
1. Be a kid again, get excited, make projects with glitter & glue.
2. Bake Cookies until every corner of your home is filled with it's intoxicating aroma.
3. Sing Christmas songs with "the chipmunks". I still want a hula hoop.....
4. Run outside with no coat in the cold night air to look at the twinkling lights on the house...nah!!
5. Enjoy every hug, kiss, story, and card.
"Glory to God- And let peace guide the way to the love and celebration of a joyous Christmas day"
- T.J Mills
Sending warmth with Christmas Greetings
The American history of the greeting card dates back to 1875, a German immigrant from Boston created the first Christmas cards available for purchase by the public. Of course, they were an instant hit. So, what can you do with Christmas cards of days past? Reuse them! Cut out any figures or sections from the card that do not have writing on the back. Then, punch a hole at the top with a hole puncher, write a message on the back, thread with ribbon, and tie to your gift. This can be a fun project for the kids during Christmas break. Also, serves as a great lesson in finding new uses for seemingly unusable items.
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