Christmassy Things

trimming the tree with Christmas records playing

cozy Christmas parties with family members you don't often see

the childlike giddiness you feel when you see your name on a present under the tree

making homemade gifts for your loved ones

watching all your family's favorite Christmas movies

driving through your neighborhood at night and seeing all of the festive decorations

sipping delicious hot chocolate on a chilly night

eating far more than is good for you ;P

bright white lights gleaming from the dark green branches of an evergreen tree

(or colored lights--whichever you prefer!)

waking up bright and early on December 25, opening gifts with Christmas tunes playing softly in the background

films like A Charlie Brown Christmas, White Christmas, It's A Wonderful Life, and The Sound of Music

candles shining in neighbors' windows and wreaths hanging on front doors

shopping for your family and friends

singing beautiful Christmas hymns like "The First Noel" at church

celebrating Jesus' birth in a manger all those many years ago

reflecting on His incredible, unfathomable love for us

thanking Christ for coming down to suffer and die for our sins

so that we could live in His perfect freedom, peace, and joy

Happy December, everyone!

Molly

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6