Friday, December 26, 2014

Christmas Day



|Heather's TARDIS mug|
|...and Caleb's Battle of the Five Armies mug|
|HAM|
|ROASTIES|
|I know.|
|typical|
|Santa Claws|



Joy has dawned upon the world
Promised from creation
God's salvation now unfurled
Hope for every nation
Not with fanfares from above
Not with scenes of glory
But a humble gift of love
Jesus born of Mary 

 - Joy Has Dawned, Keith and Kristyn Getty


  Christmas this year was cinnamon pecan roles for breakfast, awesome presents under the tree, and the smell of Christmas dinner wafting through the house. It was friends over who struggled with Brendan's puzzles, laughter over the Game of Things, and the Doctor Who special.

  Christmas is the best. I love the fact that it's a time of year that we've decided to make special by making amazing food and giving each other presents, and by wearing tacky sweaters and putting trees in our living rooms. 

 More than anything, though, I love that it's a time to celebrate the incredible fact that God so loved the world that He sent His only Son. Of course we should remember this all year long - but I think we need a special yearly reminder, full of "Silent Night", Nativity scenes, and angels on trees. I'm really glad Christmas exists.


I hope you all had the loveliest of Christmases. And, as Tiny Tim observed, God bless us, everyone.


love,
Hannah

27 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas, Hannah! (A little late on your side of the world, I'm afraid XD) It looks like you had an incredible holiday. Awesome T.A.R.D.I.S. mug. (-: You're going to a NEEDTOBREATH concert?! Have fun! That is great. (-:

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    1. Merry Christmas to you, too! Hope you had a great one! Uh huh, my sister gave me those tickets - I am so excited!!

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  2. Merry Christmas, Hannah!!! Lovely pictures!! =)

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  3. Looks like a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas!!

    P.S. I love that Tardis mug.

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  4. Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas! Mine was probably the best one I've ever had...the Lord really blessed it. *smiles*

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    1. I'm so glad you had such a great Christmas, Crista!

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  5. Merry Christmas, Hannah!! Haha! (I'm actually a Hannah too!) I have always wanted to visit Ireland... Cannot wait to read more of your blog! <3

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    1. Merry Christmas to you, too! And okay, hold up: we have the same initials! H. M. W! Hehe :)

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    3. Haha! Yep, we do!! Only, I'm not a "Hannah Mary"; I'm a "Hannah Marie!" Strangely close, though... lol! :)

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  6. I know I'm ridiculously late, but blogger is stupid on my phone. :( boo. Looks like you had an amazing Christmas....I did too. :) I love spending time with my family with no school or work commitments to get in the way. <3

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  7. Ahhh I love love love this. And I can't believe you got TS new album...gah!

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  8. Merry Belated Christmas!!!!!!11 :D

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  9. I know this is late, but, Merry Christmas! :)

    I love that BOTFA mug, I need it! ;)
    The Game Of Things is one of my favourite games! That or Apples to Apples.

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  10. Looks like you had a Merry Christmas :)

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    1. It was really lovely :) Hope you had a great one!

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  11. YOU USED THE FIREPLACE ON NETFLIX TOO? :O We turned that on when we opened presents. It was charming. x)

    Haha, it looks like you had a fabulous Christmas. Considering we're still counting down the twelve days of Christmas, I'm not actually late in wishing you a merry one, right? ;)

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    1. Hahaha! Yes, we did! :D It's brilliant.

      Merry Christmas to you, too!

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  12. These pictures look so happy. :) I love them. And those cinnamon pecan rolls look delicious. "Santa Claws" - nice one. :)

    xx

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  13. The pictureeeesss! And the quote <3 So glad you had a lovely Christmas, Hannah!

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