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The Weary World Rejoices

I was attending a church many years ago that did not sing many traditional Christmas songs throughout Advent. When I asked someone about it, they expressed that they wanted to wait to sing the songs celebrating Jesus’s birth until Christmas Day. I was confused. Why wouldn’t you want to sing “Joy to the World” and […]

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Dreaming of Christmas in October

It’s October and Christmas is already on my mind! I may not have turned on the music yet or pulled out the décor, but logistically I’m already there. I’ve been making lists of gift ideas for my kids, figuring out my budget, hunting for Christmas cards, and scrolling through Pinterest for party meal ideas. Now […]