Tag Archives: Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories
Advent Calendar: It’s Almost Winter Break!
(Day 16 of the Advent Calendar of Christimas Memories: Christmas at School) The month of December was always a special time in elementary school. There were so many things going on. It really made the month special. We began making presents for our parents right after Thanksgiving. In kindergarten, it was a handprint plaque. In …
Advent Calendar: Making Someone Else’s Holiday Cheery
[Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories: Day 12...Volunteer Work) I'll say it. I love the holiday season. I love the paper snowflakes, getting Christmas cards in my mailbox, finding presents for me under the tree. But, Christmas is a time for thinking about others. While we receive, we should always try to do something for those …
Advent Calendar: Give the Fruit Cake to Grandma
(Day 14 of Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories: Fruit Cake, Friend or Foe?) My family was born and raised on chocolate. Chocolate cake, chocolate candy, chocolate ice cream. So on the rare occasion someone made the faux pas of sending us a, there was only response: Gross! Wrap it up for Grandma! None of liked …