Greetings! I love the sense of vitality that the various holidays bring into my daily life during this religious seasons. I love it!
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First, there is advent, which marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical calendar, as we celebrate the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. It begins on the first Sunday in December and ends on Christmas Eve, which is celebrated on December 24th. There are five candles lit during this celebration, which represent hope, love, joy, peace, and Christ, which is represented by the white candle lit on Christmas Eve.
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During this season, many Christians also celebrate Saint Nicholas Day, which is observed on December 6th. St. Nicholas, who evolved into Santa Claus in the USA, was born in present day Turkey, circa 280, and later served as the Greek Bishop of Myra. He is remembered for caring for the poor and the sick; is associated with gift giving; multiple miracles are attributed to him; and is the patron saint of children and sailors.
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The holidays culminate with Christmas, on December 25th. This is the celebration of the incarnation of God. Although it has been commercialized, Christians around the world thrive to preserve its true significance. As the angel said, in Luke 2, "…I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." The Christmas season is 12 days long, ending January 5th.
I hope I was able to help you cultivate that sense of vitality I am enjoying. Thank you for stoping by, following my blog, and for taking time to leave such encouraging comments. Blessings!
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Thank you for joining us at Try it on Tuesday
Smiles Chrissie cxx
I like the way you have displayed your bag with the angel and the string.
Kelly
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Have a wonderful day!
What beautiful handwriting you have - your journal cover is stunning!So glad you are sharing with 'Let's December Daily'! A lovely Christmas display of decorations for St Nicholas Day! Thanks for sharing that with Our Beautiful World! All your projects here a beautifully crafted! Wishing you also wonderful blessings at this time of year!
Wishing you the magic and love of the Season ~
artmusedog and carol
Having a not to healthy body and mind ...vitality is a very important thing to me. Like you the religious holidays enlighten them in my, so i welcome it very much ofcourse.
Wishing you all (blessed) vitality you need!
Have a nice abc-day / - week
♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
Great pics. :)
Happy ABCW!
ROG, ABCW
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Karen
Word Art Wednesday
In Holland they celebrate St Nicholas (Sinterklaas) on the eve of his birthday (5th Dec). When I was a child, this was the evening we got our presents. (not Christmas)Adults celebrate Sinterklaas by giving each other anonymous presents with funny rhymes.
Thank you for visiting earlier,
Have a good week,
Lisca
Thanks for stopping by my dear crafty buddy and have a great woyww, Angela x 24
I love all the Christmas readings particularly
the declaration of the angel about the coming
of Christ.
As ever I love your artwork, full of VITALITY
and VROOM VROOM!
Blessings to you dear Arnoldo.
from Di.
ABCW team.
Happy PPF and holiday time xx
All your works are lovely as always...with variety. :)
Advance Christmas Wishes to you and yours.
Deepa
Kate
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