FReeper Canteen~Christmas/Holiday Traditions~Dec.20th.2006

12/20/2006 | Mrs.Nooseman

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

Come join us and share your Christmas/ Holiday traditions with us.

Christmas Traditions at my house.

Advent

At our house we start the Christmas celebrations with Advent.

We have a wreath made out of pine cones with four candles on it.Each Sunday we light one Candle and read the Story of Christs birth and listen to Christmas songs.

During the time of Advent,we also start baking our Christmas Cookies and making Christmas decorations.

Our kids receive an Advent Calender on the First of December to count down the days to Christmas.

St.Nick or Nickolaus

On December sixth we celebrate St.Nick,who brings small gifts ,that he puts into the children's boots,that have been left in front of their doors,if they were good.;)

To keep some of the traditions from Germany in the family, we also exchange gifts on December 24 th and we put some gifts under the tree for December 25 th,to include the traditions of an American Christmas.

We have integrated both traditions into our very own tradition and hope that our kids will carry on this tradition, when they have their own families.

It would be great if you all could share your Traditions with all of us,whether they are Christmas,Hanuka or other Holiday traditions.

I wish you all Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas.

[raybbr]

Danke schoen. Ich habe Deutsch fur vier Jahre in die Schule studiert. (Dass war neun und swanzig Jarhe vor).

It's fun to type it out sometimes. I find myself translating in my head all the time. Macht dass mir verruckt?

[TASMANIANRED]

Wonderful thread Noosie.

Big hug..

[TASMANIANRED]

Would a hug from a little redhead help calm you down?

Hug.

[Soaring Feather]

[Mrs.Nooseman]

My tree topper is a little different form the common tradition.

[The Mayor]

December 20, 2006

The “Mom Box”

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READ: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

From childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, . . . able to make you wise for salvation through faith. —2 Timothy 3:15

Each Christmas I give both of my daughters a “Mom box.” Each box contains items to encourage them to be the best mothers they can be. It might have craft books or special projects, devotional books or tapes geared toward young moms, first-aid kits, recipes for cooking with kids—and often something personal like bubble bath for a little pampering after a tough day of mothering! It’s become a tradition that Rosemary and Tanya have looked forward to every year for the last decade.

Encouraging our children to be good parents can begin even earlier. The best way is to start equipping them with the Word of God while they are still young.

The apostle Paul wrote that “from childhood” Timothy had known “the Holy Scriptures” (2 Tim. 3:15). And 2 Timothy 1:5 mentions the “genuine faith” of Timothy’s mother and grandmother. That faithful teaching and spiritual influence helped to enable Timothy to be a godly man.

The Bible is our richest resource to help us raise children who will know and love Jesus. Nothing is more essential than “the Holy Scriptures” to equip them for all of life’s challenges.

What are you doing to make the next generation “wise for salvation through faith”? (3:15). —Cindy Hess Kasper

Parents, give your children guidance
And instruction from God’s Word;
Then with wisdom and compassion
Teach them how to love the Lord.  —Sper

The character of our children tomorrow depends on what we put into their hearts today.

Bible in One Year:   Micah 1-3; Revelation 11

[TASMANIANRED]

Hi Bob.

Fancy seeing you here.

Saddam needs switches too.

[TASMANIANRED]

Jagster, what a great place for your legend of the Christmas Angel...

Snort,snort

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Das war schon lange her und Sie schreiben deutsch sehr gut.
LOL.
Nein das macht Sie nicht verruekt.
It keeps your brain young.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Evening Tas.{{{HUGS}}}
Thank you.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Evening Soaring Feather.
Thank you for the Canteen Blessings.

[NicknamedBob]

I thought I'd better post that Saddam poem again this season.

Poor old fellow may not be around for the next one.

[tongue-tied]

Would a hug from a little redhead help calm you down?

Yep. {{hug}}
Ahhhh...all better now, thanks.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening mr. Mayor.
Thank you for the daily lesson.

[Disambiguator]

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

ROFLOL.
Evening Disambiguator and Welcome to the Canteen.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Evening Hope.
Thank you for the your beautiful pledge.

[TASMANIANRED]

Just think 2007 could see the world without Saddam and Castro.

Unfortunately there is always some other evil person willing to step in and take up the slack.

All things considered, 2 fewer tyrants is a very good thing.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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