by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 9, 2013 | A Christmas to Remember, ornaments | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
I love decorating our house for Christmas! In the past it looked like a festive bomb went off in every room. However, I’ve taken medication to cure my decorating bug and gone with less. Don’t get me wrong, there’s still something in almost every room (my husband’s...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 2, 2013 | Christmas, Silent night | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
She ripped the toy from another shopper’s hand. “It’s mine. I saw it first.”The woman’s eyes narrowed and grabbed the prize back. “Oh, no you didn’t. I did.”“Hey,” she said, her voice raising an octave.One tugged. The other cursed and pulled on the end of the toy.And...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 24, 2012 | baby Jesus, Christmas, Mary and Joseph, No room | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
There came two weary travellers upon a dusty road the one was very great with child uncomfortable and cold. The other too was cold and spent upon his brow a frown for he must find, at this late hour, a place to lay them down. Each time they stopped along the way the...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 17, 2012 | baby Jesus, Silent night, Where's the Line to see Jesus? | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Simcha plunked himself on a rock and rubbed his weary muscles. The journey to reach Bethlehem had taken days. Why didn’t the other shepherds come? Didn’t they believe the angel when he spoke about the One? He reached into his bag to grab a quick bite of his pita...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 3, 2011 | | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Jeff and I had the pleasure of ringing in 2011 with my sister Sue. Our fun evening consisted of a delicious dinner at Crave Restaurant (see the picture below), watching movies, and then the tradition of watching the ball drop in Times Square. The excitement of it...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 26, 2010 | | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Christmas is a magical time of year. It brings surprises to all the kids…big and small. Most importantly, we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. It’s also a special time to spend with family and friends. Each moment is precious. I remember as a child visiting our grandparents...
