One of my family's favorite parts of Christmas is the yard decorating. Me and daughter do not participate in the actual decorating but we enjoy the fruits of the labor of husband (dad) and son (brother). Actually I do participate a little as decoration director. (I tell them where to put everything).
This year we added another yard decoration. I've been super excited to put this out since last Christmas. My father in law made it for their yard but gave it to me last year. Yes, he is a master wood genius. His work is beautiful!!! So, this year JOY stands right in the center of my front yard spreading the Reason for the Season. It is spotlighted at night. This reminds me of the star that led the shepherds to see the Baby Jesus. The Messiah had come.
Every year our yard is lit up with lots of lights and yard decorations. It is my family's gift to our neighbors and any who pass by. As a kid, I remember being so excited for the night that we went "looking at lights". You may give cookies, candies or other gifts to your neighbors, maybe you decorate your yard, whatever it is, spread the JOY of the season. JESUS is the Real Joy.
3 comments:
What a wonderful gift from your father-in-law. You just don't find things in the store like that, everything has become so commercialized. We are getting out our Christmas decorations too. Have a nice weekend. Heather
Thanks for stopping by my corner of the world. That is a great sign! I remember when I was little and we would go visit my Mammaw in Mississippi, there was one street there with all the houses decked out with Christmas lights. So fun to drive around at night and look at them all. Have a great week. Tammy
Thanks for stopping by my corner of the world. That is a great sign! I remember when I was little and we would go visit my Mammaw in Mississippi, there was one street there with all the houses decked out with Christmas lights. So fun to drive around at night and look at them all. Have a great week. Tammy
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