We’ve all heard classic Christmas hymns over the years, but where did they come from? And do we need to listen to them for the umpteenth time?
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Chicago Christmas Photos
Since we haven’t been able to go out and explore Chicago this Christmas, I’ll have to share some photos from last Christmas. Hopefully, once our apartment is decorated and if we drive through a Christmas lights display I will have some more to share. The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago I loved seeing allContinue reading “Chicago Christmas Photos”
Third Sunday of Advent: Joy
We all experience joy in our lives, even if it’s just for a moment. This week of advent we celebrate joy. There are many joys in the Bible’s Christmas narrative, but one encapsulates them all: the Messiah is coming!
Christmas Classics: The Little Match Girl
Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little Match Girl has always seemed depressing, and never fit the fairytale genre to me. Yet, it holds its own kind of hope (albeit in a depressing way).
Classic Christmas Books Made Into Movies
Here are a few favorite Christmas classic stories that were made into great movies.
Second Sunday of Advent: Peace
We all want peace, don’t we? As an enneagram 9, I truly long for peace- both internally, and between those around me. Yet, there are false peaces…
Classic Reads 