It’s Christmas Eve Eve (which means that tomorrow is Christmas Eve) and I am acutely aware that this Christmas is different from all of my…
Hello and Merry Christmas to you all! As I mentioned the other day, I am spending my Christmas (mostly) alone, but I am doing so with…
The holidays are here again, and that means I’m facing an extended period of holiday hush. “Hush” because, like most years, I will be spending Christmas…
Christmas is a special time in my world because it is the celebration of my saviour’s birth. And as it’s a birthday celebration, birthday wishes…
Last year, I shared with you how I was preparing for a Christmas at home alone. I was home alone by choice, but it was still…
I decided to get a bit crafty this Christmas but wanted to attempt projects using only supplies I had on hand. So, I dug through…
With Christmas just around the corner, I decided I’d do a bit of experi-mint-ing with my truffle recipe to use up some broken candy canes I had.…
I managed to survive Christmas alone. I won’t lie and say that it was easy. In fact, it was so very hard. My broken heart…
I’ve decided to spend Christmas alone this year. I know that sounds silly to some people, but it seems like the right thing to do…
Well, I suppose now that Christmas is over, I should tell you a bit about my lovely Christmas weekend! And it really was a lovely…
Being a guest in someone’s home at Christmas means the joy of participating in the traditions of the family. It’s a chance to experience new…
It’s Christmas Eve already. Wow! It seems to have jumped up out of nowhere. But, I am pleased to say that I have all of…
I’ve been struggling to find my Christmas Spirit since the season began and was starting to wonder if it would be found in time. I…
Back in November, I talked about the practice of “making do” in my efforts to host a Thanksgiving dinner for friends. I was really pleased…
I arrived in Canada yesterday afternoon to find lots of left-over Christmas turkey and friendly people waiting to greet me. (The turkey gets first mention…
Today I celebrate the birth of My Lord, My Saviour; Jesus Christ. May the joy of the season be with you today and throughout the…
I’ve spent the day making Christmas goodies for family and friends. I thought it would put me in the Christmas mood, but it’s really just…
I sent out my Christmas cards on Monday and, as promised, am sharing the card and letter with all of you. After all, just because…
Growing up, one of my favourite Christmas decorations was a small twiggy, leafless branch, planted in a little pot and standing 6-8” tall. Hanging from…
With less than two weeks before Christmas, I am trying to get into the spirit. I’ll admit it’s difficult, but I am trying. I had…