Loving Christmas:Home

Carl Larsson winter scene

Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall,the genial flame of charity
in the heart.
~Washington Irving

Christmas in Ohio
Holiday planning
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Loving Christmas Home

My cookie recipes have been collected through the years - I am not original, I just know what I like!
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try my menu plans
Cookies 1| Cookies 3
Cookies 2| Desserts

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Do you love Christmas? I do, too! So join me, and I hope you find this as much fun as I do. If you are looking for new traditions to start with your family, or wish to reminisce on lovely memories, I will try to have something on the pages to kindle the warmth and spark the joy of Christmas.
Rejoicing, building peace, renewing hope. These are all a part of the message that is Christmas. I think that is why so many love it so. I hope you will find the golden and fragrant gift of its center, as well. That is Jesus: a real person with a real love for each of us.

The Tree: Tips and decorating ideas
Decorating Themes: Need inspiration for tree decorating themes?
Our Advent Log Tradition: Inspirations for Christmas celebrating
Homey Touches: More ideas for your holiday home.
Holiday Planning: A few tips to smooth out your holdiay plans

Christmas Wreath: We make our own
Christmas Symbols: An essay on the symbols of Christmas, and some of the legends
Christmas Cheer: Observations on the season
Advent Blog calender: More great Advent tradition ideas and devotions

Holiday Menus: A few menu plans
Cooky Recipes: My collection (three pages worth)

: Christmas in Ohio, traditional Christmas
: Have a cozy Heartland Christmas celebration
Ohio Events: Christmas places to enjoy.

I hope you enjoy the Christmas pages here, and that they contribute to your enjoyment of this special season. God's purpose in sending Jesus was to initiate His peace plan with you. He has plans of peace and blessing in store for all those who receive His Son, Jesus. I trust that all your celebrations will hold reminders of God's message for you and your family.

Site news:

Welcome to my Christmas pages! Lots has changed with 'Loving Christmas' getting its own home on the web, but much of the same tips and traditions remain the same... take a peek :)