Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Christmas is...


What is Christmas?
Christmas is so many things...all wrapped up in one glorious season.



It's about the colors of red and green...
...and the warm glow of candles casting dancing figures on the wall.


It's a tree all aglow with flickering lights...
...and sparkling ornaments acquired throughout the years.


It's about family memories...
...remembering the old and creating the new.



Christmas is about a baby...
...who became the Light of the world.


...almost here!

It seems to come and go so quickly...so hold it tightly in your grasp!

Now, hop on over to Vee's for more Christmas Cards.

Also sharing at Grace at Home and Share Your Cup Thursday















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43 comments:

  1. SharonDecember 17, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    So pretty! Just loved every single photo.

    And most of all, Christmas is about a baby - THAT baby - who came to save the world!

    GOD BLESS!

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:34 AM

      Thank you, Sharon...and you are so right about That Baby :) May you have a joyous Christmas!

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  2. VeeDecember 17, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Lovely...the warmth of candle glow over all... How wonderful that He was willing to come to us.

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:37 AM

      Yes, Vee...it truly is wonderful! Christmas blessings to you and yours!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Hi Debby! All of your snaps are so pretty. Praise God for sending us His Son!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:39 AM

      Thanks, Sheila...and amen to that! Merry Christmas!

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  4. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 17, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Such pretty Christmas note cards, I like the candle best.

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  5. Linda HDecember 17, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Lovely photos Debby. Love the one with the family photos - special memories!!

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM

      Linda, thanks so much for stopping by! I love using family Christmas photos as part of my decorations. I sometimes wish they were that little still...I miss those days :( Have a blessed Christmas!

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  6. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 17, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Very beautiful. Your post feels so calming and peaceful. These are beautiful choices for cards this month. Happy holidays!

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  7. S. EtoleDecember 17, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Such peace in these photos. Beautiful.

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:46 AM

      Thank you Susan...may your Christmas be blessed!

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  8. BethDecember 17, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Your photos are lovely and would make very pretty notecards. I love the mosaic you created too.

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      Thank you, Beth...so glad you stopped by! Merry Christmas!

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  9. ellen b.December 17, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Love that...hold it tightly in your grasp!
    A very Merry Christmas to you and yours....

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM

      Thanks so much for stopping by! Christmas blessings to you!

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  10. Pamela GordonDecember 17, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Beautiful note cards. I love the candle one. Merry Christmas.

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:27 AM

      Thanks, Pamela...and Merry Christmas to you as well!

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  11. podsoDecember 17, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful photos and text to go with them! Merry Christmas!

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  12. bj December 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Just beautiful..perfect for the season....
    xo bj

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  13. Cheryl @ TFDDecember 17, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    You have a beautiful set of note cards! I love your Christmas tree, so pretty.
    Merry Christmas!
    Cheryl

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:17 AM

      Merry Christmas to you as well and thank you for stopping by!

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  14. BARBIEDecember 17, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    So beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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  15. PoppyDecember 18, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Hi Debby,

    What a peaceful and pretty set of note cards for this Christmas season! The dancing figures on the wall are sure to entertain all who sit cozily by the tree, in the glow of its graceful presence. The spirit of Jesus is always in our hearts, and sharing the love and kindness of its soul, I would hope, happens every day.

    Thank you for sharing!

    Merry Christmas!

    Poppy

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 8:14 AM

      Thank you, Poppy...may you and your family have a blessed Christmas!

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  16. SnapDecember 18, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    Beautiful post, Debby. All your photos have a dream-like quality to them -- magical!

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    1. Debby RayDecember 18, 2013 at 7:51 AM

      Aw...thanks for stopping by and making such a sweet comment! I hope you have a blessed Christmas!

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  17. Melissa GDecember 18, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Great post!

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  18. CarolDecember 18, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Great selections for your note cards. The Christmas tree is my favorite!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  19. hidden art of homemakingDecember 18, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    So pretty Debby Ray..
    Love, Mona

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  21. StephanieDecember 19, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    This is such a beautiful post, Debby Ray! We are so blessed to be able to celebrate the birth of our precious Savior :) Thank you for sharing and may you have a joyous Christmas! Hugs to you!

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    1. Debby RayDecember 19, 2013 at 10:24 AM

      Thank you, Stephanie...we are ABOLUTELY blessed, aren't we? Christmas blessings to you as well!

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  22. Shane PollardDecember 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    What a magical set of note cards Debby Ray.
    I'm seeing lots of Pointsettia's as I visit blogs - they are one of the signs of Christmas!
    My favorite card is the one of your family photos, that sweet little face of your grandson and the red berries complete the magic.

    I'm now following you!

    Wishing you a very Happy Christmas 2013.
    BIG Christmas hugs from
    Shane in New Zealand

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    1. Debby RayDecember 20, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      Hello Shane! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and especially for your sweet comments! Yes, poinsettias have always been a favorite of mine and always have a few at Christmastime. I do think having holiday photos of the family setting around definitely add to the joyful atmosphere! I'm coming to see you at Roses, Lace and Brocante...thanks so much for being my newest follower! Merry Christmas to you!

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