On the ninth day before Christmas.....
My husband and I finally went Christmas shopping, even if the night was cool and rainy.
Sensibility is the key to Christmas gift giving, so while our children do receive gifts from us, it is done in moderation. We always like to think about the three gifts Baby Jesus was given by the Wisemen and try to stay with that same idea when buying Christmas presents for our children.
My younger children watch very little TV so they are not as savvy about what the commercials and ads are attempting to ignite as the "wanta and gotta have monster". Of course, they do not live in a vacuum either, so choosing gifts they would like to have and of which they know we will approve is done without any difficulty whatsoever.
Just in case you are wondering, the carolers sit atop my piano in the living room. At one per year it took us six years to complete our collection. They make me smile and that's reason enough to pull them out every December.
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They are gorgeous. I have used days of old as my inspiration for gifts for our chn this year.... you know how a special pencil, a ribbon for hair, a chocolate; all in a stocking were huge treats? Well I have not managed such restraint, but I have tried to have the gifts all in the same manner: stationery supplies for next year and for school. No toys really, except for our 2 year old. We will see.....
Isn't God wise to give us so many lessons in the Bible?
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