Christ is the Reason for the Season
I love the holiday season. I love the celebrations, making cookies and candy, singing carols, sharing with friends and family... It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season that we sometimes forget the true reason for the season. God did not abandon us. He gave us his only son, so that we might live. It is a gift beyond measure, a gift beyond price.
While Santa will always have a part of any Christmas celebration, the birth of Christ Jesus should be the focal point. When adding to your collection of Christmas Ornaments this year, consider ornaments that focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
Angels on High
The Christmas Story
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Magical Nativity Hand-painted Artist Susan Winget 3in Ornament
Amazon Price: $33.60 (as of 05/30/2012)
The ornaments are delicately hand-painted on the inside of the glass and all come with a tassel. And every ornament comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Kurt Adler 4" Glass Disc Shape Ornaments with Nativity Scene Set of 2
Amazon Price: $22.52 (as of 05/30/2012)
These Kurt Adler Ornaments come in a set of two. The first features a beautiful, life-like image of the Virgin Mary holding the sleeping baby Jesus, surrounded by three angels playing musical instruments. The second ornament features the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. The background of this image is a wall of red flowers. Both ornaments are red with gold detailing around the front, framing the images.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
Angels on High
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Luke 2:1-20
Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Angel with Nativity Scene Figurine, 10.5 Inch
Amazon Price: $27.18 (as of 05/30/2012)
The Jim Shore Heartwood Creek are beautiful ornaments. This one is one of my favorites.
Nativity Christ Mary Jesus Icon Christmas Ornament WOW
Amazon Price: $24.50 (as of 05/30/2012)
This ornament is a Faberge Inspired enamel framed icon. It's beautiful!
Beautiful Angel
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Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Nativity Star with Nativity Scene Hanging Ornament, 4-3/4 Inches
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Joseph's Studio by Roman Holiday Ornament, The Kneeling Santa
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Olive Wood Small Nativity Ornament (2.6"H)
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Christmas Ornament Holy Family Nativity, Glass, LED Color Changing Best Seller
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Christmas Light Up Glass Ornament Ball - Nativity Scene
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Resin NATIVITY Ornament/3.5" CHRISTMAS Tree Decoration/HOLY Family/Jesus, Mary & Joseph/SCENE
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Jim Shore Nativity Cross Hanging Ornament
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Olive Wood Christmas Tree Ornament with Nativity Scene
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Basic Spirit Nativity 2-1/2-Inch Pewter Ornament
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Holy Family Heavenly Angel Nativity Christmas Ornament
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Jim Shore Heartwood Creek from Enesco Santa with Baby Jesus Christmas 3 IN
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Angel with Holy Family Nativity Ornament Appletree
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RADKO HOLY REFLECTIONS Nativity Jesus Christmas Glass Ornament
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Glory to God in the Highest
Peggy Karr Handmade Art Glass Christmas Ornament, Nativity
Amazon Price: $15.07 (as of 05/30/2012)
This beautiful ornament is a handmade art-glass christmas ornament created by Peggy Karr.
Other Ornaments to Consider
May God bless you and your household this Christmas, and the Joy of the Season fill your heart.
Have you put up your Christmas Tree?
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TwoDogHouse
Dec 25, 2011 @ 7:06 pm | delete
- Beautifully said and done. And, yes we have our tree up. It goes up the day after Thanksgiving so we can enjoy it for several weeks.
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Squidoolinepro
Dec 12, 2011 @ 8:12 pm | delete
- Great selection of Christian ornaments and I love your bio here ;)
Blessed.
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Sylvestermouse
Dec 7, 2011 @ 11:33 am | delete
- Beautiful ornaments and a truly gorgeous presentation!
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marsha32 Nov 29, 2011 @ 10:40 pm | delete
- so many beautiful ornaments!
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