Celebrating Differently this Season

  While the typical signs of Christmas are all around us-from the festive decorations to TV holiday ads, the way we celebrate will be different this year. With Covid-19 concerns, the usual traditions that bring us together around the holidays from church services...

Keeping Up with the Joneses

“Don’t miss out on this year’s Must-Haves!”, “We’re Slashing Prices!”, “Don’t be left out in the cold!”  I’m bombarded with anxiety producing declarations, and all I’ve done is look through...

Tips for Not Getting Caught Up in the Consumerism of the Holidays

With the holidays just a skip, hop, and jump away, many of us are starting to add items to our holiday shopping list that we could actually live without. Over the years, the holidays have become an idea of gifts and consumerism, as opposed to holiday cheer, family,...

Silent Night

Silent night, holy night,All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and Child.Holy Infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night,Shepherds quake at the sight;Glories stream from heaven afar,Heavenly hosts...

Tips for Not Getting Caught Up in the Consumerism of the Holidays

With the holidays just a skip, hop, and jump away, many of us are starting to add items to our holiday shopping list that we could actually live without. Over the years, the holidays have become an idea of gifts and consumerism, as opposed to holiday cheer, family,...