My Christmas Struggle!

Christmas - To Celebrate or Not?

Today's post was inspired by an email to Laura B. who sends me amazing uplifting emails through the year.
Are you conflicted about Christmas?

 I have been struggling with the whole Christmas celebration thing .
I am feeling very torn.

I grew up loving everything about Christmas.
So, how did I lose my joy in celebrating Christ?

Holy Christmas Kettles! Major Ivan Speaking at Oshawa Fellowship Dinner!

Christmas in Canada - Christmas Kettles Contemplations! 

Thinking Christmas in Canada? A common sight on street corners in the advent season is Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Christmas Kettles. These kettles used to be manned only by members of the Salvation Army volunteering their time, but due to the need for more donations, more volunteers are used from outside the Salvation Army. This is how I became in the Christmas Kettle Brigade a couple of years ago. Being part of the Christmas Kettle Brigade that year was quite an education into the reactions of others. Have you ever volunteered for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Brigade? This post has some of my contemplations about the Christmas Kettle Brigade, my tug of war about celebrating Christmas,details about an upcoming event in Oshawa and a video of Major Ivan Budgell, who will be the key note speaker at the event. Interested?

Grateful for Evergreens - What are You Grateful for Today?

Evergreens - A Reminder of Hope!

Yesterday I was blessed with some free spruce twigs from the Christmas tree lot at our local Foodland, and crafted a few quick fragrant decorations for our rented rooms. The cheerful fresh scent brings relief from the black mould and the greenery added a festive touch, bringing memories of the most magical Christmas Tree I'd ever seen.