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Tag: Christmas
The Trouble with a Hallmark Christmas
I shamelessly confess that I LOVE to binge watch Hallmark Christmas movies. Is anyone else raising their hands right now? 🙂 Welcome, friend! What this post isn't: a call to boycott Hallmark Christmas movies. What this post is: An encouragement from one believer to another based on a trend that I noticed during one of… Continue reading The Trouble with a Hallmark Christmas
The Hands and Feet of Christmas, A Christmas Short Story
This isn't the first time I have shared The Hands and Feet of Christmas. But it wouldn't be Christmas without dusting off the Prider family and their heart-touching story. Whether it's an old favorite for you by now or if you're sitting down to enjoy it for the first time, I pray that it blesses… Continue reading The Hands and Feet of Christmas, A Christmas Short Story
Celebrating Christmas All Year Long
A few days before Christmas, I heard a song that made me pause and think. The singer said something about wanting Christmas to last all year. This sentiment isn't anything new. Several songs carry that theme. And most people would admit to wanting Christmas to last longer. But why? What is it, exactly, that we… Continue reading Celebrating Christmas All Year Long
Christmas During the Civil War: From the Frontlines
Instead of focusing on one single letter, I'm bringing to you a collection of snippets from soldiers during the Civil War. I know that together, they'll paint an accurate picture. December 25, 1862: "This is Christmas, and my mind wanders back to that home made lonesome by my absence, while far away from the peace… Continue reading Christmas During the Civil War: From the Frontlines
Christmas During the Civil War: On the Homefront
The following excerpt was taken from: L. Virginia French's War Journal 1862-1865 Lucy Virginia Smith French was living in McMinnville, Tennessee during the war. Her journal tells the perspective of the Southern Homefront. Christmas 1862 "...On Tuesday evening Brooks Trezevant came to spend Christmas with us. He brought me as a Christmas gift 25 lbs… Continue reading Christmas During the Civil War: On the Homefront
My Bookshelf: Christmas Reads
Who is looking for a great Christmas book to read this season? I'm offering up a list of personal favorites for you to try. All links lead to Amazon. Let me know if you spot your favorite on the list or have a recommendation for me. Did you find one that you're eager to try?… Continue reading My Bookshelf: Christmas Reads
1860’s Christmas Tree
I spent months studying Christmas during the Civil War as I wrote multiple Christmas scenes for my series. And somewhere along the way, I fell in love. The more I imagined the Harpers celebrating around their tree, the more I wanted to see it. So I set out to recreate an 1860's Christmas tree. I… Continue reading 1860’s Christmas Tree
Deleted Scene: The Hands and Feet of Christmas
The Hands and Feet of Christmas December 25, 1862; Maple Grove, Tennessee Luke Prider bounded off his bed, too excited to feel even the cold wood against his bare feet. It was Christmas morning. His sister, Sue Ellen, had said that Santa wouldn't visit them. Even his momma had tried to convince him that the… Continue reading Deleted Scene: The Hands and Feet of Christmas
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 