TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2015
Sunrise: 7:36 am
Sunset: 5:01 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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WELCOME DECEMBER !
December is Aids Awareness Month, Bingo's Birthday Month, Buckwheat Month, National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month, National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, National Tie Month, National Write A Business Plan Month, Operation Santa Paws, Safe Toys and Gifts Month, Spiritual Literacy Month, Universal Human Rights Month and Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
The first week in December is National Cookie Cutter Week.
Today is National Tree Lighting Day. Since 1923, the United States has held a tradition of lighting a National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC each holiday season. Seasonal displays also include a Yule log, a large scale model train and a Christmas manger.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
The Christmas tree is a symbol of love, not money. There's a kind of glory to them when they're all lit up that exceeds anything all the money in the world could buy.
Andy Rooney
The pictures today are of DS#5 and his family on their hunt for a Christmas tree this past weekend. By now I’m sure it will be ready to light up the night.
When I checked out the actual date for the National Tree lighting ceremony on line, I found it will take place on the 3rd, not today, but still it’s good to have notice. It will probably be seen on TV.
Here in our town they say we will celebrate with a Festival of Lights on December 5th. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas every where I go.
My little table top Christmas tree is set up and twinkling. I’ll leave it lit now through Christmas. We’ll see if it lasts…
I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday !
COUNTING MY GIFTS
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!
How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!
Not only in the summertime,
But even in winter is thy prime.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Much pleasure doth thou bring me! Christmas Carol, O Tannenbaum
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
3361. For Christmas trees, they are a symbol of the spirit of Christmas, of life in the midst of winter
3362. for lights on dark nights
3363. for a good cup of Gingerbread flavored coffee this morning
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
23 Days Until Christmas
Advent tip for today: Raid the pantry for canned goods to donate to a charity.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Almighty and eternal God,
Protect our military
as they discharge their duties
with the shield of your strength,
may the power of your love
enable them to return home in safety
that with all who love them
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT’s
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU ALL !
ADVICE FOR TODAY
He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.
Roy L. Smith
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
1 comment:
I bet they did have fun getting a tree! Always neat to look around to find just the right one! Our town is going to light their Christmas tree this Saturday night :)
betty
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