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The Reason for the Season: Spread the pure Joy!

by catnipoflife

The Christmas season is filled with times of joyful gathering…family, friends, colleagues, co-workers, acquaintances from many different backgrounds. The main question is…why do you join others in celebration at this time of year? Is it simply feasting and partying, dressing in fancy attire, for camaraderie, perhaps time to catch up on happenin’s throughout the year? What makes it different from any other gathering? There is only one reason for this season which should remain at the top of the list, the star of the Christmas tree, the most wondrous gift of them all…

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May we never be so focused on getting gifts & PRESENTS

that we forget to receive…

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…the gift of HIS PRESENCE!

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Spread the pure joy!

There is magic in Christmas
A time for joy, a time of peace
Sharing, caring, preparing
As cascading snowflakes increase

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A star tops the Christmas tree
Presents of love beneath
All in the joy of giving
Encircling like a wreath

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People come, people go
All in the name of good cheer
Wishing Merry Christmas
And the happiest New Year

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Coziness of a fireplace
A warm hug, tender kiss
Christmas Eve closes in prayer
No one dares not miss

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While saying Merry Christmas
With wishes for a Happy New Year
How many celebrate birth
The real reason behind all the cheer?
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Wining, dining, feeling fine
Feasting on the best
When asked why YOU celebrate
What do you attest?
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Hope in Christmastime
The message of the season
Birth of our Savior
Truly the blessed reason

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The Reason for this Season

by catnipoflife

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May we never be so focused on getting gifts & PRESENTS

that we forget to receive…

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…the gift of HIS PRESENCE!

*****

Spread the pure joy!

There is magic in Christmas
A time for joy, a time of peace
Sharing, caring, preparing
As cascading snowflakes increase

A star tops the Christmas tree
Presents of love beneath

All in the joy of giving
Encircling like a wreath

People come, people go
All in the name of good cheer
Wishing Merry Christmas
And the happiest New Year

Coziness of a fireplace
A warm hug, tender kiss
Christmas Eve closes in prayers
No one dares not miss

While saying Merry Christmas
With wishes for a Happy New Year
How many celebrate birth
The real reason behind all the cheer?

Wining, dining, feeling fine
Feasting on the best
When asked why you celebrate
What do you attest?

Hope in Christmastime
The message of the season
Birth of our Savior
Truly the blessed reason

Spread the word far and wide
In full convoy
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Spread the pure joy!

Inspiration Reflection Remembering

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A Touch of Catnip

by catnipoflife

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Doesn’t appear our little feline friend is playing Beethoven’s Fifth…”bum bum bum buuuuuummmm” by his/her keyboard strokes so let’s use a little imagination and pretend the little fellow (or gal) is striking a familiar Christmas tune.

Christmas is a special time of year when music fills the air while sweet-smelling aromas tickle the nose of each passerby, whether within the home kitchen, along city sidewalks and streets or weaving along country roads. While this is a time of caring and giving, let us not forget those darling little ‘angels’ that bring so much joy and love into the home. Let’s make theirs a purr-fectly wonderful Christmas as they make ours a melodically meowy Christmas!

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Cats & Catnip Inspiration

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The Time When Giving Rules

by catnipoflife

As Christmas day draws nearer and nearer, very little time remains for shopping, especially for the little gifts that may have been forgotten. The last minute push always has people rushing around almost in a daze…in a craze anyway! So, ever thought of doing something different? Staying away from the malls, putting your imagination to work? What about inviting family and friends over and being creative! Make some small gifts together or simply let the time of enjoyment be the gift itself…give the gift of smiles and laughter.

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The Time When Giving Rules

Christmas—a time for giving

Loving, laughing & living

Forgetting & forgiving

Remembering, reliving

Christmas brings time for laughter

Today, tomorrow, thereafter

Gifts of love, you’re the crafter

Those ne’er bought before or after

Something to use, something to share

The idea is showing you care

Make it something unique with flair

Or totally risque if you dare

Should you decide food’s the thing

Add to it just the right zing
Small goodies smiles surely bring
When the mason jar is king

If the gift is a gift of money

Be sure to make it funny
Any dollar bill, sweet as honey
Leaves the day bright and sunny

Less demanding are simple tools
Maybe rhinestone studded jewels
Some little wooden sewing spools
All in the time when giving rules

Inspiration Reflection Thoughtful Events

Gone, yet ne’er forgotten!

by catnipoflife

Amid all the festiveness of the holiday season come times of remembrance… Christmas past, family and friends gone but not forgotten. There is an overwhelming sense of sadness that at the same time brings on smiles of the heart. The joy, the laughter, the silliness within the seriousness of the time. With Christmas, there is always music, special music. Some of the melodies have been passed down from generation to generation while new ones hit the scene with the changing times.

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Loving memories of those who have passed on are rekindled everyday in music that lives on and on and on…

Gone, yet ne’er forgotten
Music that calms & heals
Soothing the very soul
With each heart it steals

Yesterday, today, tomorrow

Music starts the morning

Your songs live within us

Keeping our hearts yearning

With the Christmas season
You’re missed more ’n’ more
With melodies of the holidays
Drifting in and out the door

Gone, yet ne’er forgotten
Music to relive the days
Happiness within sorrow
’Til the last memory fades

To all who have loved ones in Heaven this Christmas, may you find joyful peace with family and friends.

Inspiration PoetrybySharla Prayerful Thoughts Reflection

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The True Meaning of Christmas

by catnipoflife

May we never be so focused on getting gifts & PRESENTS

that we forget to receive…

…the gift of HIS PRESENCE!

Spread the joy!

Inspiration Reflection

Christmas Around the World

by catnipoflife

This post is published on Awakenings, catnip’s sister site, but decided to also include it here since I can post it as a slideshow. Enjoy! It is interesting and also amazing how many people are involved in decorating for Christmas all around the world. What about the number of lights? Astronomical!

Be sure to visit the link Christmas Traditions Around the World!

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After all the decorating and enjoyment, Santa definitely needs a rest. Do you think he will help with the clean up! WHEW!

Reflection Slideshow

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We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

by catnipoflife

PEACE. LOVE. JOY.
From our house to yours!

Jim & Sharla

Inspiration

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Awakenings: Remembering Our Soldiers at Christmas

by catnipoflife

See on Scoop.it – Awakenings: America & Beyond

Remember our soldiers
Whether here or far away
Keep them in your hearts
Throughout the night and day

Remember our soldiers
On land, in the air, or at sea
They sacrifice daily
In the name of liberty

CONTINUED @awakenings

Sharla Shults‘s insight:

While celebrating during the Christmas season
Always remember those away from home
Keep them in your hearts, cherish them in your soul
A day may come when you find yourself alone

See on http://awakenings2012.blogspot.com/2013/12/remembering-our-soldiers-at-christmas.html