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don’t be tempted!

Published on December 31, 2018 by Dawn Marie7 Comments

it’s the monday giggles…

**“No! Not just yet!”**
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Christmas Day has come and gone but don’t be tempted to take your Christmas decorations down too quickly because tradition stipulates it should stay up for a little while longer!

However, that won’t stop some people who have most likely already stripped their homes of all things red & green and packed them tightly away for next Season.

*Have you ever noticed the people who RUSH to take down their decorations are usually also the ones who have all their Christmas shopping completed by Halloween? Giggles.*
Photo courtesy of Pinterest.

However, Christian tradition, dating back to the 4th century, marks the Eve of the Epiphany (or 12 nights after Christmas) as the time to take down your tree and pack away your decorations again.

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lollipop

Published on October 1, 2018 by Dawn MarieLeave a comment

it’s the monday giggles…

So tiny, so small, so loved by all!

hugs n’ blessings with lollipops and rainbows & may everything that’s wonderful be sure to come your way!

waters rising

Published on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Dawn Marie3 Comments

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September 13 is the feast day (in the Roman Catholic Church) of Saint John Chrysostom, bishop and Doctor of the Church. An Early Church Father best known for his preaching and public speaking, Saint John was given the name Chrysostomos, meaning “golden mouthed,” after death.

What set him apart from others in his time period was his ability to apply scripture to everyday circumstances, teaching people how to incorporate the Gospel in all that they did. Continue reading “waters rising” →