Saturday, December 20, 2008

We Call It Christmas for a Reason

I want to wish all my blogging friends a very Merry Christmas. You have all become very special to me in this past year. I know that many of us are of different faiths, but this time of year is very precious to me and my family. I BELIEVE! Yes, I love everything about Christmas...the lights, the songs, the decorations, Rudolph and Santa....but the reason I BELIEVE is because we are celebrating the birth of my personal Saviour - JESUS.
I am determined this year that I say Merry Christmas to everyone I come in contact with...not only to be nice, but to stand firm that this is not JUST a holiday (which came from HOLY day!) but the time that I celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is my right and my honor to say it!
So...all that being said, I wish for all of you a wonderful time with your family, good food, wonderful time of sharing and all your dreams of that day to come true.

I will not be posting until after Christmas. I want to take time to enjoy and reflect. I may check on your blogs but I do not plan to post until next Saturday December 27!
Until then....Ceekay

37 comments:

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

I believe too! I am new to blog land but I want to wish you a Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family create wonderful memories this week!

Marlene McGarrity said...

What a gorgeous set - who makes it?

Kathy said...

Merry Christmas my sweet friend! Old friends are the best - we've always shared our families, our faith, all the good and all the bad, and now we're blogging sisters too!

I'm sure I will be talking to you again - many times - before Christmas, but just the same, merry Christmas to you and to Hubby and the family. May your new year be blessed with nothing but God's very best!
XO
Kathy

Stacey said...

Merry Christmas to you too!!

Carrie said...

Merry Christmas to you as well. May the joy of Christmas and all it means overflow in your heart and home.
Carrie

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

What a beautiful nativity set! Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas. laurie

Heather said...

what a pretty nativity! hope you have a lovely Christmas!

Bo said...

Hi Cekay...I am so with you on your thoughts about Christmas & happy holidays...There would not be a holiday IF we weren't celebrating Jesus' birthday!!! Have a glorious Christmas with your loved ones! ;-) Bo

Martha said...

I love nativity sets. They truly represent the true meaning of Christmas. Trust you have a wonderful holday with you family.

Blessings,
~Martie

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas. I love your nativity! It is beautiful!

threesidesofcrazy said...

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas to YOU, too, CeeKay! Thank you for that inspiring post--we ALL need to be reminded of what this season is all about! I have been so busy with sales and decorating and "doing fun stuff" with my buddies, that I haven't spent much time reading posts! I just caught up with some of your recent ones---that little tea room looked so great and I loved your collection of vintage ornies! You've been a busy girl, too! Enjoy your blogging break and have a Wonderful Holiday! L, Dana

Decor To Adore said...

Such a beautiful nativity! I am glad to hear that you will be enjoying this special time.

Anonymous said...

Blessings to you and your family this Christmas and New Year.

Nanette said...

Merry Christmas CeeKay! Hope you and your family have a wonderful time. This year was much more festive watching your house evolve into your decorative masterpiece! Wishing you joy, peace, and love!
Valerie

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Ceekay, Your manger set is gorgeous and you said it all best, the reason for the season. So have a very Merry Christmas my friend and the best in the New Year.
Blessings always,
hugs, Celestina Marie

Lady Katherine said...

I love the angel! Have a wonderful Christmas.

Happy@Home said...

What a beautiful nativity. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Ceekay.

By the way, I won the auction!! Thanks again for bringing it to my attention.

Blessings,
Kim

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family Cekay...and be safe and God bless..hugs and smiles Glori

Cottage Rose said...

Hello; Just to let you know I have fixed my post, and all is removed. I am so so sorry I made such a bad boo boo, I just did not think. I hope nothing bad comes of my boo boo.

Hugs;
Alaura

Melissa Miller said...

Hello ceekay,

Thank you so much for your kindness. I always appreciate and look forward to your visits. :)

What a beautiful message. Thank you for thinking of us my friend. You have a kind heart.

Hope you and yours have a wonderful and blessed Christmas.

~Warmly, Melissa :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Ceekay,

Lovely post - I hope you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!!!

God bless!

Unknown said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Ceekay!

Don't you love the blogishpere! We don't have to be politcally correct.

Jesus is the reason for the season!

~Liz

Deb said...

Well said Ceekay! I too believe! Thanks so much for stopping by it means so much since my blog hangs up on you. Have a blessed and Merry Christmas from my family to yours. Deb

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Beautiful Nativity! ...and beautiful post! Merry CHRISTmas to you and your family! Hope you are truly blessed this season! ~hugs, Rhonda :)

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

I Believe too! And so proud to say it.. Your nativity is just beautiful. I'm so glad you swung by to see the tablescape. Salt cellars are just the most talked about thing at our table..lol
From our home to yours,
Happy Holidays!
hugs ~lynne~

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas, my friend!
BE a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Myrna said...

It truly is the most Glorious of holidays! I rejoice with you at the Birthday of our Savior!!
Christmas Blessings to you and yours, Ceekay! It's been a pleasure becoming blog-friends with you!!

Lois Christensen said...

Merry Christmas! Hope you and your family have a blessed week!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Ceekay, I just wanted to stop by and wish you a very Merry Christmas! I enjoyed getting to know you at Jan's swap! :-)

Merry Christmas!

XO,

Sheila

PAT said...

Merry Christmas, CeeKay!

niartist said...

ceekay! Thanks for stopping by and welcoming into the Tuesday Tablescapes crew! I promise next Tuesday will be a little more exciting! LOL! Anyway - it was great to hear from you and Merry Christmas! I hope this time you've taken to reflect will offer you some sweet serenity, and help thrust you into 2009 with even more love and grace to share!

Alexandra MacVean said...

Beautiful!! Merry, Merry Christmas! *hugs*

Envoy-ette said...

Merry Christmas! I hope it is a relaxing and joyful week!

Jadehollow said...

Ceekay...
God bless and hold you and yours close, and let His peace that is beyond understanding surround you and fill your heart with His love, now, and all year long.
Merry Christmas!
~Debbie

Miss Janice said...

Merry Christmas! Radko ornaments are hand painted by Christopher Radko. Visit christopherradko.com. I just started the collection and only have a few, but I did the Christopher Radko tree:-)

Gone said...

Just dropping in to wish you a Merry Christmas!!

~Blessings,
Jan & Tom

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