My Christmas Tree

It is still up. I always get sad about taking down all of the Christmas decorations. Christmas is such a special time of year, and then all of a sudden it's over!

Of course, in older times, and in other churches, Christmas actually ends on January 6th, the Day of Epiphany. Also the Twelve Days of Christmas arguably should occur between December 26 and January 6. Here is an interesting article, with links to other articles about the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Of course, in reality, it doesn't matter WHEN Christmas is celebrated. Christmas should be something we think of 365 days a year. Without Christ's birth, there would be no eternal life and no hope for the future. We should celebrate Christ's birth everyday.

We head to the mountains this weekend. Matt is helping my dad cut down some more trees, and then we are helping Matt's dad with their move. I will miss my bed! Hopefully the weather will be nice so we can get outside and enjoy the mountain air!

Have a great weekend!