by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 2, 2019 | Christmas Joys - Mary Did You Know? | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Can you believe it’s the beginning of December? Where have the past 11 months gone? Wow….we’re coming into my favourite time of the year already! I love Christmas. However, what I don’t like is the busyness of the season. Unfortunately, it can bring out the ugliness...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 24, 2018 | Darlene L. Turner, Jesus, What's in a Name? | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
And His name shall be . . . Parents take great pride in naming their children. They go through a list of names then hum and hah before finally making a decision. It’s a tough process. The name has to be just right. The perfect fit. Now, I’ve never been a Mom, but I do...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 17, 2018 | Christmas Anticipation, Darlene L. Turner, Johnny Reid, Winter Star | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Do you remember waiting for Christmas to come? When we were young, it seemed to take FOREVER to get here. You know what I’m talking about. The anticipation builds inside you every day, threatening to bubble and spill over? Christmas just couldn’t get here fast enough!...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 25, 2017 | Darlene L. Turner, Silent night, Still Christmas | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
If you were only allowed to listen to one Christmas song (gasp!), what would it be? Which song stands out from your childhood memories? Brings the most emotion? Wraps Christmas up for you with a beautiful bow? That’s an easy one for me. Silent Night. For a number of...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 18, 2017 | Christmas, Darlene L. Turner, Easter, The Manger and the Cross | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Jesus came at Christmas so we could celebrate Easter. That is the reason for the season. Not all the bright lights, tinsel, Santa, presents, etc. While all of that is fun—it’s not the true meaning of Christmas. Do we remember this or do we bury ourselves in...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 11, 2017 | Darlene L. Turner, Stocking Surprises | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
The house was still, we were nicely tucked into our beds, but Susan and I were wide awake. Murray was probably fast asleep. Maybe. “Can you see anything?” I said. Susan shone the flashlight toward the door, illuminating the stuffed stocking hanging on the doorknob....
