Category: Christmas
My Master’s Touch: A Heartwarming Tale of Love, Loyalty, and Devotion by Lynda M. Nelson (120 pages) As we grew up, this little hardcover book became a favorite of ours. Even now, just seeing the book on the shelf takes me back to Advent many years ago, when Mom would gather us in the glowRead more
The purpose of Advent is to prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord. Here is a very simple and easy way to anticipate this beautiful solemnity!Paper chain countdowns are a big hit at our house! It certainly adds to the anticipation of the Our Lord’s birth when little ones wake up every morning and canRead more
Even younger children can help to make this bread to celebrate the Feast of Saint Lucy- and practice their braiding skills, too! The name Lucy means “light” and one of the traditional ways to celebrate this feast has been to make a wreath-shaped bread decorated with candles. Since our little sister’s chosen saint for the yearRead more
In one often told story of Saint Nicholas, Nicholas helped a poor family out of a very desperate situation. When his parents died, Nicholas was left a great sum of money. Nicholas was a good and holy man who wanted to use this money to help others.There was a very poor man living nearby. InRead more
We were reminiscing the other day about paper dolls- the kind where you fold your paper back and forth multiple times, cut out the top image of a person, and end up with an accordion-style row of attached identical people- and decided to apply that concept to make a Christmas craft. The only supplies weRead more
Here is a fun and easy way to decorate plain candles using supplies you may already have at home: …candles (any shape, size or color), wax paper, decorative tissue paper, scissors, tape, and a hair dryer. First, cut out a section of tissue paper to fit exactly around your candle. Then, cut a section ofRead more
Hot Cocoa Mix Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat dry milk powder 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cups white chocolate chips 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Blend all ingredients in a large bowl. Process ingredients in blender or food processor until chocolate is finely ground. 2. Pour mix into 2 pint-sized jars andRead more
Cappuccino Mix Ingredients 2/3 cup instant coffee granules 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer 1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions 1. Process instant coffee to a fine powder in a food processor or blender or crush with a rolling pin. 2. Combine creamer,Read more
“…Joseph too went up from Galilee… to the city of David that is called Bethlehem… to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there… she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger…” “…[T]he shepherds said to one another,Read more
Not only do they taste great, but the mix looks so pretty in a jar! We altered this recipe slightly to include these limited edition dark chocolate and mint chips. Though you could give this mix-in-a-jar gift anytime of the year, we decided to make it a Christmas gift for a relative who loves mintRead more
The unique combination of flavors and textures make these cookies hard to beat! Try these out at home, or give as a gift! Your recipient will need to add only butter, an egg, and vanilla. Enjoy! 1 cup flour ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. baking powder ¼ cup oatmeal, finely chopped or processed (we useRead more
Cherries and white chocolate chips? Yes, please! This mix looks awesome in a jar and tastes even better! Give as a gift or add the vanilla, butter, and egg to make a batch at home. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking sodaRead more
Winter isn’t complete without cocoa mix. And this recipe just might be the best! The Amaretto flavored creamer is the twist that makes this recipe special. Make a batch for your home or as a Christmas gift. Enjoy! Amaretto Cocoa Mix Ingredients: 5 1/4 cups non-fat dry milk 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 jar (8Read more
Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell (24 pages) Who was there at the first nativity? Room for a Little One is the story of the animals who welcomed each other into the warmth of the stable on that cold winter night in Bethlehem. Little did they know, they would also welcomeRead more
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and of HisRead more