Sunday was such an amazing day, it's hard to find words to explain it. The ward Christmas program was yesterday and i don't think there was a dry eye in the room. The choir (which Seth & Dad were apart of) sang some fabulous arrangements of many Christmas songs that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. This is such a special time of year, i get chills just thinking about it. Christmas is our favorite time of year...it's so magical... and the urge to give to others is so strong at times it's overwhelming. Our Savior gave all He had...even His life... for you and for me. What a perfect example of how we should be, not only at Christmas time, but all year round. We were reading scriptures with Nicci last night and telling her the Christmas story, and we couldn't help but get a thrill of joy and excitement for the day when she's old enough to understand and feel the magic of the Christmas season...to experience the celebration of Christ, HER Savior's birth...and to feel the excitement of Santa. Seth and i watch Christmas specials every night on the Hallmark channel and i don't think we've made it thru one without crying. (haha!) And after EVERY movie Seth jumps up with excitement and joy and says, "See Brandi, Santa IS real!" And it is so true. He lives in each one of us, he lives in the twinkle in every child's eyes as they wait to hear the sound of bells and footsteps on the roof on Christmas Eve, ...he lives in the symbols of Christmas. He represents our Savior, he is a magical symbol for who Jesus Christ is. From Santa we learn to give & receive, from Jesus we learn to love and be loved. Last night while sitting by the fire we read a book called, "I Believe in Santa Claus" ...and we do. We believe! And let me tell you why. ... Here's the story, "I Believe in Santa Claus"... Imagine Santa: He wears red. His hair is white. He comes in the night. He loves little children. He wants us to be good. And he brings gifts.
NOW IMAGINE JESUS:
He wears Red and His hair is white...
He comes in the night & He loves little children.
He knows we are good & He brings gifts.
Santa Claus is a symbol of Christmas. The symbols of Christmas can remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.
The symbols of Christmas remind us of Christ.
Isn't that an amazing story?! It's one of our favorite books that remind us of the symbols of Christmas and the excitement of Santa. We can't wait for Nicci to share in our joy! Jesus Christ always went to teach the poor...why? Because they were humble, meek, teachable, giving, and selfless. Let us be humble this holiday season and truly take His name, Jesus Christ, upon us and celebrate His birth...let the magic burn within your heart and let the twinkle* in your eyes shine brighter than it ever has before. *Just Believe*!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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What a cute story! I love the Christmas programs at church! Elder Russell Nelson came to my ward last week, unfortunately Sandler was sick so I had to stay home and I missed his talk about different things, but he did mention something about the true meaning of Christmas. I love this time of year, and even more with kids! Nicci will probably be excited about Santa by next year if you get excited about him too!
Well, about your post on my blog, I love going to beach... I just don't like swimming in the ocean! I'll stand to where the water is at about my knees, and that's good enough for me! The cookies look like the oreos I made... just without frosting in the middle! Try putting cream cheese frosting in between two cookies next time, it's SO good! Okay, and you're way better at this bloggin thing than I am... can you tell me how you get your page to look so cute, and how you added a friend's list to your page? I've been using your page to get around to the other pages! Thanks!
You and your cute family are THE BEST! I'm SO happy your beautiful little girl is doing better. I know she is supposed to be here for a reason that's why she continues to be blessed and you all continue to exercise faith that it will be all be ok!! Someone has big plans for that little girl! :) LOVE YOU GUYS!
SANTA WHAT A GREAT MAN!!! IF YA THINK ABOUT IT BELIEVING IN SANTA STARTS ON BELIEVING IN FAITH. IF WE BELIEVE THAT A JOLLY MAN CAN GO AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE NIGHT WE WILL HAVE NO PROBLEM BELIEVING THAT OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST CAME AND SUFFERED FOR ALL OF US. I LOVE SANTA. DO YOU REMEMBER THOSE MEAN KIDS IN GRADE SCHOOL THAT USE TO TELL OTHERS SANTA WASNT REAL!!!!! MY CHILDREN WILL NEVER BE THOSE CHILDREN. WE WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE AT MY HOUSE!!!
You could NOT have said it better!!! That is so so true! Thank you for that wonderful insight Tave! :)
I love that story too. I love all of the symbols of Christmas! We learn so much from symbols!
Thanks for sharing that Brandi-have a wonderful Christmas!
I loved this blog! I need to get that story you read. It is so awesome! Thanks for sharing it- I love it. Merry Christmas! (A couple days late!!)
What an amazing post this was. The true meaning of Christmas is really in each one of us. This year was so awesome with little Nicci, and being able to see her excitement with Christmas. It made us feel so much closer as a family, and also closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ who have given us everything and all they want us to do is to unwrap the gifts they lay before us and use them. This Christmas season will last forever in our hearts as we push to become closer to each other and closer to God. Honey, thanks for all of your time and effort in making our blog so beautiful. It is truly something that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. I LOVE YOU!!
Aren't you sneeky?! lol. Thank you honey. :) That was sweet. This Christmas was the best Christmas ever! You are amazing...and i LOVE you MORE. :)
Hey lady,
I have been meaning to get your address to send you an invite. I know it is soon, it has taken a while to get the invitations out. Let me know what it is and I will send you one!
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