Christmas All Around

Have I told you that I really love Christmas?

Thanksgiving is actually my favorite holiday, because it kicks off the Christmas season.

{Merry & Bright printable art}

I dread December 26th when trees come down, carols are put away, and life goes back to normal.

I realize that a lot of people get really stressed out with all the Christmas shopping and partying.

Our solution?  Don't go the parties, and spend less money.  Less money = less shopping.

{Christmas Cheer printable art}

Christmas isn't about the parties or presents anyway.

{Isaiah 9:6 printable art}

"But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,

    who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,

from you shall come forth for me

    one who is to be ruler in Israel,

whose coming forth is from of old,

    from ancient days."

Micah 5:2

"And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord,

    in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.

And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great

    to the ends of the earth.

And he shall be their peace."

Micah 5:4

"And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:8-11