Kissing Ball Old Custom Described in Holiday Piece
The article recalls the kissing ball as a popular secular decoration once common in homes. It details forms such as pomander or cotton ball, later made from plastic foam, richly adorned with ribbons, jewels, and mistletoe.
Bethlehem Nativity Reverie and Holy Season Reflections
A reflective piece invites readers to imagine the first Christmas in Bethlehem. It recounts shepherds, angels, and the Nativity scene at the Church of the Nativity, noting Bethlehem’s sacred site and historic visits by Father Schneider in 1952 and 1960.
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Christ
Palestine
David
Christ the Lord
Jordan
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
Jesus
Christ Bethleham
Church of the Nativity
Father Schneider
Jerusalem
Different and Beautiful Cathedral Window Craft
Create a home stained glass effect using jewel colored cellophane cut into shapes and applied to a clear glass door with adhesive. Mistakes can be redone and the textured pebbled look appears as lights shine through at night.
Genuine Christmas Celebration Beyond First Gifts
Reflect on trust and kindness this Christmas by forgiving enemies and apologizing when wrong. Seek inner meaning, share time with loved ones, and appreciate art and beauty as the heart guides noble acts and hopeful deeds.
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