Happy Christmas Eve. It is about time for Santa to make his appearance for all those little ones. I can only try and remember the anticipation and joy they feel. That was such an exciting time. I so enjoy watching all the young ones in my family. They just get so excited.
For me, I am reflecting on the real reason for celebrations of the day. Not all the gifts and food and partying - but the REAL GIFT!
And the angel said to them, "Be not afraid; for behold. I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10-11
It is a cool morning here. We will not be having a white Christmas - just a soggy one. It is going to be warming all week - with chances of rain every day.
I plan on making my snack mix today - and getting out the things I will be taking to brother's tomorrow.
I wish each and every one a very Merry CHRISTmas! Enjoy every moment with your family and friends. Make wonderful things happen, as these will be the memories of the future!
I will not be doing a post on Christmas Day.
Stay safe and well and have a wonderful and blessed day!!!
(Little Penpen) Merry Christmas, Cheryl! ♥️
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DeleteMerry Christmas Cheryl!!! Yes, Jesus is the reason for the season.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thanks and you have a great one too!
DeleteMerry Christmas, Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteToday I hope to make a small batch of cookies for my daughter. She arrived in the US last evening and I'll see her tomorrow! :) I also plan to go to church this afternoon.
MaryB
I know you have to be so excited to see your daughter. Enjoy every moment of your time together.
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Merry Christmas Cheryl!
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DeleteHappy Christmas, Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteThank you and the same to you and your family!
DeleteMerry Christmas! Thank you for writing your blog. I am encouraged and enjoy reading all that you write. I do not comment much but you are very appreciated. I feel like you are a friend. Thanks for reminding all of the true gift. I hope you have the best Christmas and a wonderful new year! Terry
ReplyDeleteHello Terry. Thank you so much for being here and for your kind words. I feel we are all friends. Wish we lived closer together.
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Merry Christmas Cheryl! Enjoy the day.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
DeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Cheryl. I hope 2025 holds much joy and contentment for you. I really appreciate your blog ... thanks for sharing! - Madelyne
ReplyDeleteThank you Madelyne. I hope we all have a great 2025.
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Have a wonderful holiday!
Blessing Cheryl I pray you have a wonderful Christmas and make many wonderful memories. We have already had our family gathering as all the kids are going to the other side of their families so my hubby and I will have a quiet Christmas Day. It will just be us and the cat.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. I am looking forward to tomorrow and to next Sunday. I just love being with the nieces and nephews - they are fun and they keep me young.
DeleteThat would be me if not going to brother's tomorrow. You and hubby and kitty enjoy your lovely day together. Snuggle a bit!
Merry Christmas
Yes, the real reason, Jesus. Merry Christmas to you. Have a wonderful time with your family. Linda T
ReplyDeleteAmen. Thank you - hope you have a special day as well.
DeleteMerry Christmas!
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DeleteMerry Christmas Cheryl and to all your readers! I am cooking a couple of casseroles and heading to my daughters soon. Brunch is on the menu this am with lots of presents! Have a wonderful day everyone!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day for you and your family! Enjoy!!
DeleteThank you and you have a Merry one as well!!
Merry Christmas to you, Cheryl and all your readers✨❤️💚🤍✨
ReplyDeleteMary in OK
Thank you and to you as well!!
DeleteHappy Christmas, Cheryl. Liz from England.
ReplyDeleteThank you. A long distance Happy Christmas to you too!
DeleteMerry Christmas!
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DeleteMerry Christmas, hope Santa left lots of cans of beans and peas under your tree...I read somewhere that canned veggies are the new Iphones when it comes to gift items.
ReplyDeleteLOL - well, I would rather have veggies than an I Phone! Never had one, and don't really want one.
DeleteMerry Christmas.
Amen to that, I only use the so-called "dumb phone" not a fan of overpriced electronic junk. Besides, Apple is in the process of firing thousands of their poor employees and replacing them with AI. The consumers have the power of the wallet, I wish more people would boycott products that some of these predatory corporations sell...especially the ones that are putting employees out on the street to make a few cents by using AI.
DeleteAnon - I have my old flip phone and that is plenty. Just mainly for emergencies - use it now and then. I will keep it until I can't!
DeleteAI is taking over much - not a fan at all.
Merry CHRISTmas, Cheryl! Thank you for faithfully and cheerfully blogging for us all!
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My pleasure Jo. Thank you for being here. Merry CHRISTmas!
DeleteHappy Christmas Cheryl! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you and the same to you!
DeleteMerry Christmas Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I know you are getting ready for surgery - prayers it all goes well. I hope you both had a wonderful day as well.
DeleteHiya Cheryl, I see you had a good Christmas. Happy a peaceful new year to you.Sylvia xx
ReplyDeleteHello Sylvia - nice of you to stop by. It was lovely, and one more to go! Thank you so much - wishing you all the best.
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