Christmas HAS . . . !

     A few years ago I happened upon a children's book that has become a dearly beloved favorite (along with at least a million others).  School has LEARN.  It is a creative twist on connections made using wordology.  

     Here is my take on Christmas has . . . :

Christmas has . . .

LOVE

children

nativity plays

costumes

bathrobes

staffs

tinsel

shepherds

sheep

angels

3 Kings - Wise Men

scriptures

family

stories

carols

choirs

sleigh bells

sleighs

wreaths

trees

lights

ornaments

stars

gifts

service

surprises

wonder

stockings

chimneys

fires

goodies

baking

sharing

Christmas Cards

friendships

neighbors

parties

celebration

forgiveness

rebirth

candy canes

bows

ribbons

gift wrap

tape

scissors

closed doors

sewing machine hums

delight

connecting

sisters

laughter

snow - sometimes

family sleep "ins" by the Christmas Tree

flannel jammies

concerts

dances

The Nutcracker

The Grinch

The 12 Days

The Tabernacle Choir

The Lights on Temple Square

Scrooge

The Three Ghosts

Bob Cratchet

The Gift of the Magi

The First Presidency Christmas Devotional

The Prophet Joseph Smith's Birthday Party

Brunch at Grandma's 

Blueberry Muffins with topping for breakfast

Cookies and milk left out for Santa

Our own stockings hanging on a sting by a clothespin

Hot cocoa with marshmallows

Eggnog

Nummy Munch

Peanut Brittle

Toffee

Chocolates

Russian Tea (A non-alcoholic warm citric punch)

Elves watching

Santa - the spirit of love, generosity, and childhood wonder

Rudolph

Frosty

Up on the Housetop

Must Be Santa

Rudolph

The Night Before Christmas

Couldn't this go on and on?

I'm very thankful for this time of year and the joys that Christmas brings!