Joy to the World!

Each year I am taken aback at how much commercialism is taking over Christmas.  I see more of Santa and Rudolf than I do of Christ.  I am trying to keep Christmas more spiritual this year...taking the focus off of the presents and putting it more on keeping the Spirit close, spending time with my family, teaching and testifying of Christ and the important role he has in each of our lives.  

I found this quote (again by Thomas S. Monson...he IS my favorite!) and I think it really helps put the entire season in perspective

 

 "...Christmas is what we make of it. Despite all the distractions, we can see to it that Christ is at the center of our celebration. If we have not already done so, we can establish Christmas traditions for ourselves and for our families which will help us capture and keep the spirit of Christmas."

I truly hope that all of us can keep the spirit of Christmas near and put Christ back in the center of Christmas where he belongs.

To celebrate the true reason for this holiday season, I am highlighting my Nativity Set. 

Joseph, Baby Jesus, Mary

 Angel and Sheep

 

  The Three Wise Men

Merry Christmas everyone!

You're a mean one...Mr. Grinch

I am going to start spotlighting my work...this week's star is:

THE GRINCH

What better way to celebrate Christmas than with a Grinch on your tree?  I originally came up with the idea a couple of years ago.  I made a bunch of them for some guys I used to work with.  I was getting so sick of them complaining about Christmas that I decided they were all a bunch of Grinchs.  I found some black foil wrapped candy labeled "coal" and put it with each light bulb.  

I had some neat requests at the Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show I did about a month ago...

Personalizing the Grinch ornaments!

I can put the name of that little stinker in your life right on your ornament!

If you want to order one for Christmas,

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Merry Christmas Everybody!!