Friday, 21 December 2018

Nativity


The live Nativity, introduced by St Francis of Assissi in 1223.


My thanks to those of you who have so kindly sent cards and gifts to me. I am not posting about them, as they are such personal and individual things. I have been so touched by unexpected kindnesses.

I wish you all a blessed and peaceful Christmas, 
leaving behind the rush, the preparations, the shopping and planning, and entering a time of peaceful reflection on our Lord's birth.

I will be taking time to do just that, and will rejoin sometime in the New Year!

16 comments:

Cheryl said...

Blessings to you during this time of quiet rejoicing and reflection.

Pom Pom said...

I love those candles. Merry Christmas to you!

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Enjoy the lovely moments that come to us this season, and wishing you a blessed Christmas! So wonderful to be blessed through the mail too :)

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

Happy Christmas to you and yours!! And many times of quiet rejoicing and reflection.

Brenda xox

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

Merriest Christmas to you and your dear family!

Terri said...

Have a wonderful Christmas, Barbara!

ellen b. said...

Merry Christmas!

Frugally challenged said...

Blessings and joy to you!

Lynn said...

Happy Christmas x

Elderberry-Rob said...

Wishing you and your husband a peaceful Christmas with good health. Betty x

elizabeth said...

I am so very glad to hear that you have gotten wonderful things in the mail! I owe you a letter and do hope to send it sometime in January, when I know I will be able to do so, God willing!!! Much love to you both and we are praying for you!!! sending HUGS and Christmas greetings to you and your beloved Husband!

hazel c UK said...

Wishing you are your Husband a Peaceful Chrustmas. Good and a healthy 2019.
Hazel c uk

Connie said...

God bless you and your Husband this Christmas.
May your days be filled with joy :)

Anonymous said...

Much love and blessings to you and your husband this Christmas season. xo

Anne Payne said...

Merry Christmas, Barbara, and many blessings for the new year. Much love, my friend~

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Barbara... May your new year be filled with joy! :)

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