Thanksgiving: The Forgotten Holiday
We have a joke in our house. We call Thanksgiving the speed bump on the way to Christmas. That’s truly an unfortunate way of looking at a holiday that is all about giving thanks.
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‘Twas the Evening of Christmas
A few weeks ago, I promised to share a peek inside my newest children’s picture book, ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas, a Nativity story told in rhyme that mimics Clement C Moore’s classic tale. Publisher’s Weekly describes Russian born Elena Selivanova’s illustrations … Continue reading →
Pumpkins and Jesus
Whether or not you choose to participate in Halloween, your kids will be aware of the holiday. Our secular society loves this holiday because it means big sales for the stores. Costumes, candy, and eerie decorations fly off the shelves … Continue reading →
Jesus is the Reason for the Season
We’re all familiar with the saying; “Jesus is the reason for the season.” We usually say this to one another at Christmas. However, Jesus is the reason for every season! We should celebrate seeing Jesus in every season of the … Continue reading →
Children Are Coming to Your Door on October 31
One thing many people can count on every year on October 31 is children coming to their door for trick-or-treat. To some this is an annoyance while to others it is a time for dressing up like . . . … Continue reading →
A Little Christmas Tree by Anthony Merrill & Michael Bast
♦ Title: A Little Christmas Tree ♦ Authors: Anthony Merrill & Michael Bast ♦ Illustrator: Dan Burr ♦ Pages: 32 ♦ ISBN: 978-0-692-91244-7 ♦ Reviewed by: Janice D. Green ♦ Rating When I received Michaels Bast’s request to review his book, A Little Christmas Tree, I … Continue reading →