Make your own virtual snowflakes at Make-a-Flake.
The Real Story Behind A Charlie Brown Christmas (and why it almost wasn’t shown).
Sharon at Daily Writing Tips explains the origin of the greeting “Merry Christmas” as well as the origins of other festive words, such as mistletoe, tinsel, wreath and turkey.
Nicole at 168 hours reminds us that not everyone is happy at Christmas time. “For many of us, we need to be reminded that not all of us are bursting at the seams with excitement this time of year … Let’s pray for each other. That those of us who have a lot of sadness in their lives this Christmas would find moments of real joy in the middle of the sadness.”
Mark Roberts posts on Christmas Carol Suprises. “Okay, I admit it. I love Christmas carols. I love the way they sound. I love the memories they evoke. And, in many cases, I love the truths they celebrate. So in the next few days I’m going to do a short series on Christmas carols. I promise that it will be informative, fun, and maybe a bit inspirational too.”
Tony Woodlief quotes from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s prison letters at Christmas. “From the Christian point of view there is no special problem about Christmas in a prison cell … A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, does various unessential things, and is completely dependent on the fact that the door of freedom has to be opened from the outside, is not a bad picture of Advent.”
Tia at Desiring God shares 13 Ways to Bless Missionaries Without Paying for Postage. “Were you unable to send a Christmas present or care package to some missionaries you love this season? It’s okay. You can still bless a missionary this Christmas. Here are 13 post-office-free ideas to get you started, most of which you could do right now from your desk: Pray specific Scripture for them and their ministry, and then email it to them … Donate frequent flier miles to them … Call their local Pizza Hut and have pizza delivered …”
I have greatly enjoyed Dan Fogelberg’s music over the years and was sad to hear that Fogelberg died from prostate cancer this week. Steve Matthewson reflects on Fogelberg, his father and the gospel over at the Preaching Today blog. “The title track to Dan’s Christmas album, ‘The First Christmas Morning,’ contains a rather striking summary of the gospel. Dan penned these words after nights of listening to Christmas carols” —
The Lord in His wisdom, the Lord in His grace
Has given to man a redeemer
To save us from sin and to show us the light
That shines on this first Christmas morning
And will shine ever each Christmas morning
I really like the Make a flake game! It’s so much better than trying to cut it out with paper!
Hi Allie!
I am glad you enjoyed it. I like the sounds the “scissors” make when you cut. It is also a great way to try out and preview various ideas before actually cutting the snowflake out on paper.
Thanks for visiting the blog!