I heard that Martha, over at Beyond the Literary Horizon,
was going to do a Christmas themed blog party and, since I love
Christmas, I quickly agreed to join. There are just 4 of us bloggers so
you should have time to visit us all each day. And there is a giveaway. I
hope you'll join us every-other-day for more Christmas fun! Let's get
started!
Illumination
Yes, that's what our doorways in our hall look like. You walk under the lighted garlands to get to the living room, sewing room, and kitchen. And there's one just in the middle because there used to be a doorway there. (Back when our house had 7 outside doors, the living room was two rooms, and the hall was actually two rooms.)
I love the lights of Christmas time. The glow, the twinkle, the soft light. But one thing I really like is candles in windows. We have an electric candle that sits in our room window behind the lace curtains at Christmas time. There are many legends about candles in windows so the Christ Child can see where to go, but I like to be reminded of the Light of the world. The thought that when the world was dark with sin, Hope and Joy and Light came. Christ came bringing Light. His light.
And then He told us to let our light shine before men. Are we? Let us share our light–Christ's light– with others this Christmas. When things look dark and gloomy, when things change, or troubles come, let's keep our light burning.
And here is a story that has to do with light at Christmas time. The Candle in the Window. You can read my review by clicking on the title.
Don't forget to check out the other blogs who are participating in this fun Christmas party! And enter the giveaway!
Do you like colored or white lights better?
Have you read this book?
Do you put candles in your windows?
Have you read this book?
Do you put candles in your windows?
So pretty, and a great reminder to shine for Christ! And I definitely like white lights best. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the white lights. :) Thanks for commenting.
ReplyDeleteWow so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love the Lamplighter audiobook for that book! Have you ever heard of Lamplighter? If you haven't you have to check them out.
I love this so much, Rebekah!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heidi.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know about Lamplighter. I've listened to many of their audios and read some of their books. :)
Thank you, Katja! <3
Oooh, your hallway looks (and sounds) lovely! Sounds like what I want to do with my own house someday. Garlands and lights everywhere!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely. :) It's always so pretty in December.
ReplyDeleteI love decorating with garlands of greenery twisted with warm white lights. One year someone put colored lights on one of the garlands, and, after I had put it up and plugged the lights in, I burst out laughing. The multitude of colors was just too much! It made me think of M&M cookies. I took it down but forgot to replace the lights, so the same scene was repeated the next day! I still can't help but laugh at the memory.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like the white lights in the garlands best too. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a fun memory! :D M&M cookies is a good way to describe those colored lights.
I think I like white lights best! I have not read the book, but I listened to Lamplighter's audio drama, and I love it!!
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