The Twelve Blessings of Christmas
By Joy Marie and T. J. Mills
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The perfect book to create wonderful, homemade memories!
The 12 Blessings of Christmas is a delightful celebration of the season, bringing out the best of blessings that make Christmastime so joyous. Memories, friends, music, faith, kindness, beauty, warmth, love, giving, peace, and faith—each blessing is highlighted with kid-friendly crafts, old-fashion recipes, poems, and music. Sprinkled throughout are tidbits of history behind each blessing adding a richness and appreciation for how some popular traditions began. Combine all of this with updated design, country-inspired collection with a ribbon marker and charm, and you’ve got a perfect gift for bringing a smile to someone’s heart.
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The Twelve Blessings of Christmas - Joy Marie
The Twelve Blessings of Christmas
Text © 2001, 2010 by T. J. Mills
Illustration © 2001, 2010 by Joy Marie Dock
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Little hands hold treasures
with delight upon their face;
But the greatest gift of the season
is when little hearts hold faith.
T. J. Mills
Dedicated to the
little hearts in
our lives: Hillary,
Cole, and Hope.
Contents
The Blessing of Warmth
The Blessing of Greetings!
The Blessing of Music
The Blessing of Kindness
The Blessing of Memories
The Blessing of Faith
The Blessing of Beauty
The Blessing of Friends
The Blessing of Love
The Blessing of Giving
The Blessing of Family
The Blessing of Peace
The Blessing of Hope
The Blessing
of
Warmth
Glory to God—
And let peace guide the way
To the love and celebration
Of a joyous Christmas day.
T. J. Mills
Christmas is more than a span of time on the calendar, it’s a place in our hearts. Each year we welcome this season of splendor like a much anticipated visit from a cherished old friend. We embrace its advent with a flurry of Yuletide activities that reflect the spirit of our deep faith in this celebration of God’s love for us. The arrival of Christmas is the blessing of WARMTH in our hearts.
A homespun Christmas filled with simple pleasures ( and the time to enjoy them ) can be the greatest blessing of all. So, be a kid again, get excited, make projects with glitter