- I love that we set aside a day out of the year to celebrate Jesus birth. Was it the actual day of his birth? Who knows. But, celebrating the most incredible miracle that took place many years ago...speaks so much to my heart. He will always be the reason for this season.
- Celebrating not only my favorite time of year, but our Engagement Anniversary!! Getting engaged in December was such an incredible dream come true! And to think I 'thought' our engagement would have been many more months out. Tee hee.
- There seems to be an intense understanding that it is more blessed to "give" than to receive. Sure, there's a scrooge or two here and there. But the kindness and community efforts that often bond together amazes me. If only Christmas would last the entire year.
- Wearing red or green. Just because. ;-)
- I love the festive decorations, cheesy Christmas songs and the smell of Christmas that seems to be everywhere. Cinnamon, pumpkin, chocolate, baking, evergreen, cider...all wrapped into one amazing smell. There's nothing quite like it.
- Thinking up and planning special gifts for my husband. He loves surprises and LOVES to open gifts. When his eyes light up and he loves what I picked out? Priceless.
- Spending time with friends and family. Making time to visit at Christmas parties and special events.
- Picking out "our ornament" that sums up the year. Which, we will be doing this coming weekend. I can't wait!
- Our annual White Elephant Party! We hosted it last night and it was a big success. Lots of laughter, food and fighting over gifts. It's the best!
- For the hope that seems to twinkle from every tree...that is ever pointing upward. For the joy between others. For the love that was sent to us in a manger many years ago.
I just love Christmas!! What would your list look like?
And now, for the winner of the Shabby Apple Giveaway!!!! Rebekah! I will be in touch soon.
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14 Sweet Comments!:
i just absolutely loved every single thing about this post. perfection! i think there are a million and one things i love about Christmas. it will be the longest comment in blog history if i listed it all!
^Haha! I understand, hence the reason I limited myself to just "10". ;-)
I love the idea of buying an ornament each year! I had wanted to buy like a hallmark ornament every year but that hasn't happened because they are so expensive! I love the thought of just buying a particular ornament that has meaning each year. Thanks for the awesome idea!
Such great reasons to love this season! We're hosting a white elephant exchange on Friday, but I still don't know what gifts we're going to contribute - gah!
I just love shots like this! I'm actually hosting a holiday bokeh link up on my blog right now, you should come check it out!
I love the description on # 10. There are a ton of special memories, sights, foods and all of the decorations. And Jesus of course :)
I think that one of my favorites things is that I try to make presents for people. But even if I buy it is so fun wrapping it and putting it under the tree :) And it makes me feel happy. Sierra
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GOSH I LOVE Christmas too. It is so fun, and even better when you have a little one to share it with too. Merry Christmas!
Christmas is just delicious, every year. It changes with the season's of our lives and brings new meaning and understanding each time. Thanks for sharing, I love reading your posts :D
Love this post! I'm trying to think up all my reasons for loving this season, maybe I'll have to copy you. ;)
Great reasons! Seth and I buy Christmas ornaments whenever we travel places. We have fun reminiscing each year as we put up the tree! :)
This so sweet. I luv what you have shared!
I just love this!!! You summed up Christmas so perfectly!!
Loving this post :) I love the out of focus wonderfulness of twinkle lights!
love this list!
Anthony suggested buying an ornament together every year...in addition to the one I buy him each year. I love the idea of it reminding you of your year together...I may suggest that!
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