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Guest Designer and Four $25.00 Give-Aways!Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10747928295397697695noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-64482867216635409982008-12-09T09:07:00.000-08:002008-12-09T09:07:00.000-08:00I love Christmas music, Christmas decorations and ...I love Christmas music, Christmas decorations and lights, but most of all I love my church's services and the time with family and friends.. oh and the kids thrill when going to see Santa and on Chritmas morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-2402516261190728342008-12-05T16:28:00.000-08:002008-12-05T16:28:00.000-08:00What I love most about Christmas--over and above i...What I love most about Christmas--over and above it being Jesus' birth celebration--is sending Christmas cards! I love this way of connecting with people in my life, some who I now only hear from at Christmastime year after year. <BR/><BR/>Long before I began making my own cards, I loved selecting cards, writing an annual update letter, addressing the envelopes, making return address labels, enjoying the year's postage stamp(s), and mailing cards all over the world. Receiving cards in return is also a true joy. <BR/><BR/>Now that I'm a cardmaker, I love sending as many handmade cards as I can manage. Even if I don't have the same number cards made as I do recipients, I still remember the long list of folks from my past and present with some sort of festive card and our newsy letter. For me: this is the highlight of the season!J e a n i ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873015203262051276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-60959434231449996292008-12-05T16:10:00.000-08:002008-12-05T16:10:00.000-08:00What I love about Christmas is the warm and fuzzy ...What I love about Christmas is the warm and fuzzy feelings that emit from almost everyone. It's the time of year that the music has you singing with joy, the festive decorations reflect a the brilliance of the season and most people are somewhat filled with the spirit of love. It's a time of reflection of past years, a time to connect with family, and a time to put aside feelings that might be darkening parts of the heart. It's childrens laughter, smiles when seeing Santa and the celebration of the greatest birth on earth. Christmas in every way is the most special day of the year!jillhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987456328476799113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-38502729928345795252008-12-05T15:08:00.000-08:002008-12-05T15:08:00.000-08:00Christmas just has a magical feeling in the air th...Christmas just has a magical feeling in the air that puts a smile on my heart. Even though I do not like the winter weather I like the crisp air, the beautiful lights, and the smile I receive from the people ringing the Salvation Army Bells when I am running in and out of stores shopping for "The special gift". I love watching the feathery like snowflakes coming down on Christmas morning with the yummy smells of baking goodies while listening to the Christmas songs. I love the squeels from my girls when they see Santa and the twinkle in their eyes on Christmas morning when they open their presents. And oh how they ring jingle bells when we sing carols around the tree! I love the hugs and kisses when my grandkids give me the special present they made for me from daycare. I love writing those special letters to family members that I send in the Christmas cards and receiving cards back from someone I have not heard from in a long time. I miss the simplier times from when I was younger and I miss loved ones that have passed on but we reminisce during the holidays. I enjoy watching the Holiday shows while cuddling on the couch with my hubby and kids eating popcorn. The children love hearing the story of baby Jesus and The Night before Christmas while I rub their backs goodnight. I could go on but the just the season of Christmas makes the whole world a little brighter and makes the beliefs a little stronger !Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606690124435808822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-60025419040112280722008-12-05T03:32:00.000-08:002008-12-05T03:32:00.000-08:00What I love about Christmas is sharing old traditi...What I love about Christmas is sharing old traditions & creating new traditions with our children. Both my husband and I grew up here, and it's fun to see the kids experience the same wonderful things we did as children - the Christmas parade, the decorated shop windows, the candlelight services at church - it's such a comforting feeling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-24089064626950355382008-12-04T23:11:00.000-08:002008-12-04T23:11:00.000-08:00I love the feelings of good will and love thinking...I love the feelings of good will and love thinking of and making handmade gifts for family and friends.....the anticipation of their enjoyment gives me a great deal of pleasure. MollyK.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-10988062224880167872008-12-04T22:16:00.000-08:002008-12-04T22:16:00.000-08:00Everything just seems better in December! People a...Everything just seems better in December! People are jollier, more giving and nice :) Plus, Christmas songs are so much fun!!<BR/>sena.sagani[at]gmail[dot]comSenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671938934520490590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-57604162605776180952008-12-04T22:04:00.000-08:002008-12-04T22:04:00.000-08:00I love the Christmas Eve Candlelight service... I ...I love the Christmas Eve Candlelight service... <BR/>I really enjoy our big turkey dinner. Love all the Christmas cards & letter I get from everyone.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing...Lyneenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125874451730814963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-35666944967538648642008-12-04T21:33:00.000-08:002008-12-04T21:33:00.000-08:00What I love about Christmas:** Potato Soup on Chri...What I love about Christmas:<BR/>** Potato Soup on Christmas Eve<BR/>** Burning all the paper & Boxes in a Roaring fire on Christmas morning<BR/>** The kids are home from School on Holiday Break<BR/>** Chocolate Star Cookies<BR/>** The opportunity to sing "Santa Baby" everyday for a month!!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17485587556225966363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-28209409071727479212008-12-04T19:01:00.000-08:002008-12-04T19:01:00.000-08:00I like remembering Christmas past....how nice our ...I like remembering Christmas past....how nice our house was decorated with homemade items, and all the tradtion that went with it...<BR/><BR/>I like Christmas present....my children sooooo excited about all that the season brings...<BR/><BR/>I like to think that Christmas future will always be full of holiday spirit....I like planning for the future holidays with my craftmaking....<BR/><BR/>And finally, number 4...I like to keep in mind what the true meaning of Christmas is...as much as I like the fun stuff...I feel comforted knowing I have a full understanding of what Christmas truly is all about...<BR/><BR/>TrudiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-55217932438103449912008-12-04T16:03:00.000-08:002008-12-04T16:03:00.000-08:00The memories of my childhood when my sisters and I...The memories of my childhood when my sisters and I were able to spend Christmas Eve at Grandpa's with at least 30 cousins (our Mother came from a family of 15)and the special dinner cooked by our Mom and her sisters, all singing Christmas Carols while doing the dishes and the great anticipation of the front parlor being opened to display the tree and all the many presents underneath. Even though we lived 10 blocks away we got to spend the night and slept 4 or 5 to a bed and all attened church together on Christmas morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-13525829098043276102008-12-04T12:49:00.000-08:002008-12-04T12:49:00.000-08:00What I love about Christmas is the joy of giving h...What I love about Christmas is the joy of giving handmade items that truly come from the heart. No matter what the creative medium, the heartfelt sentiment that went into the creation is always beautiful!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06625656423693596950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-90114611205967482032008-12-04T12:01:00.000-08:002008-12-04T12:01:00.000-08:00I love seeing the wonder and joy in my children's ...I love seeing the wonder and joy in my children's faces. I love seeing my husband act so loving in trying to make the best christmas possible for our family. I love seeing everyone i meet act a little cheerier and friendlier to everybody. It's a time to remember what matters most in life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-90257638680114643192008-12-04T11:47:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:47:00.000-08:00I love all the decorations, and living in Illinois...I love all the decorations, and living in Illinois I enjoy the snow, well at least for Christmas. After Christmas it can all melt and come back next Dec.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-25707082018814790212008-12-04T11:41:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:41:00.000-08:00What I love about christmasis the decorating, putt...What I love about christmas<BR/>is the decorating, putting up the tree, visiting with friend, and of course baking cookies. BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519691148865611381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-30243220511521096442008-12-04T09:56:00.000-08:002008-12-04T09:56:00.000-08:00I love everything about Christmas. The cooking, sp...I love everything about Christmas. The cooking, spending time with family and I love the lights. I love sitting in my dark livingroom and the only light is from the Christmas tree. I could write a book on all the things I love about Christmas. It is the best time of year!!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071584551254317529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-52003379393979482542008-12-04T08:33:00.001-08:002008-12-04T08:33:00.001-08:00I love Christmas, one of my favorite things is bei...I love Christmas, one of my favorite things is being with all of my family, eating good food, watching all the kids get so excited about opening their gifts, sharing the joy of the season with the ones I love and cherish. :)julialynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136203893580408150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-12622289479456393292008-12-04T08:33:00.000-08:002008-12-04T08:33:00.000-08:00i just love that our family slows down, long enoug...i just love that our family slows down, long enough, to be together. We are so busy the other parts of the year. And the cookies-baking-decorations. Well, I just love too much about this holiday to mention. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-77731424009182240262008-12-04T07:22:00.000-08:002008-12-04T07:22:00.000-08:00Christmas is my favorite holiday! I love getting o...Christmas is my favorite holiday! I love getting out all the decorations and the feeling of transformation that it brings out. Getting together with family and friends and just feeling blessed.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12613818978768673335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-6155149490956539102008-12-04T06:45:00.000-08:002008-12-04T06:45:00.000-08:00My favorite holiday is Christmas! Decorations are...My favorite holiday is Christmas! Decorations are so beautiful and exciting! Kind of takes your mind off the cold! Christmas is such a family time! You spend time with family you sometimes don't see enough of, and you get to let them know that no matter how busy everyone is nowadays, you love them deeply! Christmas is also a reflection of times past. That's why you make new memories every year-so you can keep them with you forever. Everyone have a wonderful and safe Christmas season!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-10251579715813464732008-12-04T06:02:00.000-08:002008-12-04T06:02:00.000-08:00I love Christmas because there is more kindness, c...I love Christmas because there is more kindness, compassion,and love than any other time of year. I think that's what the magic is all about. Of course, the colors, smells, and music don't hurt either! =)Oraliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484218564417473554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-61245777381154484262008-12-04T05:34:00.000-08:002008-12-04T05:34:00.000-08:00Lovely job Amber. I love Christmas because of the...Lovely job Amber. I love Christmas because of the unity and peace it brings. For a brief moment the world pauses and celebrates the birth of Jesus. The lights are one of my favorite things. I could sit and look at them for hours, they bring such a sense of beauty and peace. They remind me that Jesus came to be the light of the world and to bring peace. Through Him everyday can be Christmas. CynthiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-55876868475212564122008-12-03T21:34:00.000-08:002008-12-03T21:34:00.000-08:00Amber is so full of creativity! I loved all the al...Amber is so full of creativity! I loved all the altered items and cards and layout you showed! She's extremely talented! What I love the most about christmas is getting up in the morning and making hot cocoa for our little family and then sit down by the fireplace to have story time with my children and tell them the story of Jesus. Then opening gifts and seeing the big smiles on their face (or them playing with the wrapping paper - for my 1 year old) LOL ^_^Calia Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237502798934559400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-30245371666864851372008-12-03T21:17:00.000-08:002008-12-03T21:17:00.000-08:00There's something about baking cookies for Christm...There's something about baking cookies for Christmas that I just love! I put on Christmas music, tie on my Christmas apron, and get to work. I make many kinds to put in attractive containers and give to friends or take to Christmas parties.dclouserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07136679630450800282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880468001413694588.post-65010178946127814862008-12-03T20:55:00.000-08:002008-12-03T20:55:00.000-08:00Oh my, just one? That's tough. I think what I love...Oh my, just one? That's tough. I think what I love most of all is the Christmas music!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13607190111265754008noreply@blogger.com