A Christmas Season Reminder PLUS Giveaway AND Christmas Fun Roundup!
In a matter of weeks, we will celebrate God humbling himself in the form of the most vulnerable of all humanity – a baby.
But let’s not forget that this baby we are so anxious to celebrate did not stay a baby.
His manger is empty. His tomb is empty.
And He is preparing a place for those who recognize that He is not merely an extraordinary character in a feel-good story, but is, in fact, the powerful living God, creator of all, righteous judge, and slayer of evil to whom all glory and honor and praise belongs.
“… And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light.”
Revelation 21:21b-23
That Lamb is inviting you to rest in Him and the peace that He brings.
This is my prayer you AND myself as we enter another season of Christmas festivities.
Speaking of Christmas festivities … I’m teaming up with a group of amazing bloggers to bring you the 10th Annual Christmas Blessings Giveaway!!!
This year we will have FOUR winners!!! Each winner will get a $200 gift card to wherever they choose – a restaurant, clothing store, grocery store, online retailer … any place that offers gift cards!
There are lots of entry options in the Rafflecopter form below – the more you enter, the better your chance of winning. I know it can seem tedious and time consuming to go through all the entries, but for a chance at $200, I think it is worth it!
Plus, all of these amazing bloggers donated their own money towards the prizes, so this giveaway wouldn’t be possible without them. I hope you’ll take the time to check out each one. Who knows, maybe you will find some new blogs to follow!
The giveaway will run from Monday, November 13th through Wednesday, November 22nd (ends at 11:59pm ET). Winner will be notified by email shortly after the giveaway ends and will have 48 hours to respond to claim the prize or another winner will be drawn. By entering this giveaway, you agree to be added to the email lists of the participating bloggers. Please be sure to read the Rafflecopter terms and conditions upon entering.
a Rafflecopter giveawayHere is a roundup of all my blogging friends’ posts, all packed with fun ideas, activities, books to read, and more this Christmas season. Be sure to check them out!
HOMESCHOOLING AT CHRISTMAS
When You Rise Up: FREE Christmas Unit Study – Yuletide Treasures: Unwrapping the Symbols of Christmas
Write Bonnie Rose: How to Celebrate Christmas Around the World in Your Homeschool
Special Needs Homeschooling: Can You Have Fun While Learning at Christmas Time?
Our Crazy Adventures in Autismland: Why Homeschooling and Holidays are Not Good Bedfellows
ADVENT CALENDARS
Thinking Kids: Christian Advent Calendars for Kids
10 Minute Momentum: How to Make a Book Advent Calendar
ADVENT ACTIVITY IDEAS
Yellow House Book Rental: Christmas – What Really Matters Most
Blessed Homeschool: 20+ Advent Activities for Kids to Countdown to Christmas
My Joy-Filled Life: Random Acts of Kindness – Christian Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Clarissa R. West: Simple Advent for Busy Moms
CHRISTMAS PRINTABLES
Simple Living Creative Learning: FREE Christmas Activity Mats
Living Life and Learning: FREE Christmas Color by Number Printables
The Art Kit Blog: Christmas on the Farm FREE Printable Activities
Homeschool Hideout: FREE Printable Family Feud Christmas Questions
In the Playroom: FREE Printable Christmas Word Scramble
In All You Do: Sequencing for Preschoolers (Gingerbread Mega Pack)
CHRISTMAS BOOKS
Homeschooling 4 Him: 20 Best Christmas Read Aloud Books for Homeschoolers
How to Homeschool My Child: Christmas Books to Read Aloud to Your Family
Freedom Homeschooling: Must Read Christmas Books for Kids
Hope in the Chaos: 24 of the Best Christmas Books for Kids
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Music in Our Homeschool: FREE 15-Minute Music Lesson on Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols
Jus Classical: Journey into Joy: 7 Reasons Why Your Family Should Investigate Handel’s Messiah
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
The Homeschool Scientist: 7 Fun Ways to Build a Circuit & Light Up Christmas Cards
I Choose Joy: Galvanized Christmas Ornament and Gift Tag Cricut Tutorial
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES & MEMORY-MAKING
Homegrown Motherhood: How to Share the Gospel with a Candy Cane
Katie J. Trent: 31 Fun and Inexpensive Holiday Activities for Families
Mature Christ Follower: Ideas for Family Christmas Memories
Simple Kids Wellness: 5+ Fun Christmas Party Ideas for Kids
CHRISTMAS TREATS
Welcome to the Family Table: Christmas Kiss Blossoms
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
Techie Homeschool Mom: Best Educational STEM Gifts and Toys for All Kids
Musik at Home: The Perfect Gift
Coupons and Freebies Mom: Homemade Christmas Gifts
Spink and Tenacity: 20 Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers: Fun and Easy DIY Christmas Gifts Teens Can Make
The Frugal Grandmom: Sharing the Love of Christmas (From a Grandparent)
CHRISTMAS BUDGETING
Sherry Wilson: Tips to Stay on Budget at Christmas