I have been thinking... I have a lot of Holiday Favorites that I want to put out there- and invite you to leave me a list of YOUR favorites! You know, the holiday "friends" that show up every year and make Christmas special. So, here goes:
My Favorite Christmas Songs: "What shall we give to the babe in the manger?" by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. If you haven't heard it- come over! It has such beautiful lyrics and brings tears to my eyes- I love it. My Second pick would have to be "Breath of Heaven" by Amy Grant because I think of Mary and her mission as the Mother of the Savior of the world.
My Favorite Christmas Movie(s): "Christmas Vacation", "A Christmas Story," and "White Christmas." This illustrates my sometimes twisted sense of humor- I love to watch Christmas Vacation- Clark reminds me of my dad on the clumsy scenes- LOL the hanging of the lights on the house, and the attic part- those I can't help but laugh. A Christmas Story reminds me of fun days growing up and has the best one-liners; so funny. White Christmas is a favorite because I love all the actors, costumes, and the love story. Last, but not least- "The Grinch who stole Christmas"- animated version- I still enjoy that one!
My Favorite Christmas Tree Decorations: I have a Noah's Noel tree skirt, and my Christmas tree is covered with animal ornaments that my kids love! I have an ark parked at the top, and all those special ornaments from years gone by.
My Favorite Christmas Decoration: My Willow Tree Nativity- it is so beautiful.
My Favorite Christmas Smells: Scentsy's Clove and Cinnamon, Spruceberry, and Snowberry!
My Favorite Christmas Decoration for my kids: Our Precious Moments Nativity from Avon just melts my heart- this year Julia is especially excited about Mary and the Baby Jesus- Mary can hold him in her arms! Bobby loves the Shepherd and sheep, and Jordan loves Joseph. They have so much fun PLAYING with it because it is plastic and made just for kids!
My Favorite Children's Christmas Books/stories: "Who is coming to our House?"and "Gingerbread Baby" and "Snowmen at Night" and "Polar Express."
Favorite Tradition: Opening new Christmas Jammies on Christmas Eve and reading Luke 2
Favorite Holiday Foods: Fudge, Egg Nog, and any and all Chocolate. Yum.
Favorite Memories of Christmas from days gone by: Stringing Popcorn and Cranberries. delivering neighbor treats, being with my brothers and sisters, Sledding for hours, playing with new toys, my dad reading Luke 2. And now: being Santa's helper and watching my kids' faces- staying in pajamas and being lazy all day together.
Why I love Christmas: because of Christ. He is my exemplar- and the account in Luke is my favorite to read in the scriptures. It truly is remarkable- the record of His birth and every cirumstance around it; I am humbled by that sweet story. I also enjoy thinking of Joseph Smith on his Birthday: December 23- I felt a really special spirit at his birthplace in Sharon, Vermont.
So, there you have it. What are your favorites?
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You are amazing... because you are amazingly busy and still seam to hold it all together! I love it! Thanks for the scentsy, I am addicted to spiced cranberry now I went on your website and just ordered more. I just can't help myself.
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