Getting caught up in the Christmas festivities is too easy even when we know Jesus is the reason for the season but reminding ourself of the main thing, the reason for the twinkling lights and
gifts under the tree, is not just a nagging responsibility — it's essential.
The gifts under the tree remind us of the gifts we have from God in Jesus Christ.
Santa has promised all of us toys and other good things, but we need to accept that he is real and that he actually does come down a chimney to leave
gifts under a tree we put up in the middle of our living room.
And remember that if the family gatherings get manic take three deep breaths and put your experience into perspective; if you have a family to gather with over Christmas, if you have a luscious Christmas meal lined up and maybe even
some gifts under the tree you are a lucky person and I think this is always something to embrace and celebrate.
Well, if you are one of the lucky recipients of one of the 6.8 Million iOS and Android devices that were activated Christmas Day, or received one of the many other hot holiday tech
gifts under the tree, Rdio is the app you must download to make your holiday gift really sing.
And there are already some wrapped
gifts under the tree.
Print custom monogrammed holiday gift tags to help everyone in your family easily identify all their Christmas
gifts under the tree this year with this quick DIY project.
Instead, it was excited discussions of traditions or surprises... that one Christmas where Santa tied strings (a different color for each child) to
the gifts under the tree so that the kids had to follow them to figure out which were theirs, the special tablecloth we use for our «fancy family dinner,» the ongoing debate about which Christmas carols are the best, and the treasured tradition of everyone staying in their PJs all day (even Dad) on Christmas Day.
Even though we don't «do» the Santa thing, I always wait until after the kids go to bed on Christmas Eve to put
any gifts under the tree.
A great stocking filler or
gift under the tree!
Plus we love putting handmade
gifts under the tree.
We don't put
our gifts under this tree or decorate it together, it's purely for show.
Funny you would make a comment about families considering telling their children there is no Santa because of the lack of
gifts under the tree this year.
I am so thankful to have
gifts under our tree for our kiddos this year, you can't even imagine.
My favourite holiday memory would be hiding christmas
gift under the tree and the feeling of wanting to open my gifts at 12 midnight!
If only my family would cooperate and wrap everything the same way haha, but no,
the gifts under our tree are mismatched and crazy bright colors.
The gifts under your tree will coordinate with the tree's trimmings!
You can't place
the gifts under the tree before that!
I'd love to print wrapping paper so
the gifts under my tree would be wrapped in such unique lovely paper.
Create memories that will last far longer than
the gifts under the tree.
Although I don't believe in Santa, he is the shaper of many Christmas traditions all around the world —
gifts under the tree, leaving cookies out at night, elf on the shelf, picture on Santa's lap, etc..
Last year I wrapped all sorts of empty boxes so I could have the appearance of
gifts under the tree.
This organic cotton sheet set will keep them warm at night while Santa is setting
gifts under their tree.
Santa leaves
gifts under the tree, the Tooth Fairy leaves money under the pillow, but kids don't care about Frost's brand of chill.
Winter brings many surprises, such as those special
gifts under the tree, a red robin peeking through the branches of a snow - laden tree or discovering a passion for snowboarding.
Including a pet in special family events and holiday traditions like enjoying treats, opening stockings, sniffing and shaking
gifts under the tree, caroling or going for snowy walks after dinner can bring even more joy to your family, not to mention increase the cuteness factor of holiday photos.
90 % of pet owners consider their pets part of the family (I can't imagine it any other way) so it is safe to assume that many of your pets have Christmas
gifts under the tree this year.
Including a pet in special family events and holiday traditions like festive dinners, opening stockings, sniffing and shaking
gifts under the tree, caroling or going for snowy walks after dinner can bring even more joy to your family, not to mention increasing the cuteness factor of holiday photos.
While I know our dog Ralph will be part of our family celebrations and will have his own
gifts under our tree, many animals will not see that this year.
It's still fun to open
that gift under the tree, but the magic of not knowing what's inside it is missing.
«In our first year, we had 30
gifts under the tree,» says long - time organizer Shirley Froese.
I really love this idea because we'll be able to stack up
gifts under the tree after the kids go to bed on Christmas Eve.
At our house Santa put
ALL the gifts under the tree, ones from family members were wrapped of course and the one from Santa was unwrapped.
Many of
the gifts under the tree are from the Target dollar section like the gold tote and California glasses.
Last year I wrapped all sorts of empty boxes so I could have the appearance of
gifts under the tree.
The thing that warms my heart at Christmas is seeing my children faces light up when they see all
the gifts under the tree.
I find they really add sparkle to
gifts under the tree.
Just think how amazing the pile of
gifts under my tree would look if I used them all!
Instead of only stacking
gifts under the tree, put them on the tree for a bold statement.
Not exact matches
In fact, Christmas Day through New Year's Day is the peak time for sales, where consumers are either armed with
gift cards or, for those who didn't get what they wanted
under the
tree, are actively shopping for themselves.
«I loved to get them a lot of things to put
under the
tree at Christmas, because it was just so much darn fun to watch them when they were little, opening the
gifts and enjoying them,» said Davis, who lives in Mesa, Ariz..
Rather than buying piles of a tat and unwanted
gifts to put
under the
tree, I will give family and friends a crowd investment.
If we left the
gifts sitting
under the
tree, we were never sure if they'd stay there or if my dad would sell them to feed his addiction.
Is it possible to love Merry Christmas and all the decorations and flying Santa Bear with reindeers that fly and chimney's and
gifts wrappings
under the
tree and the little flashing lights and all the warmthness and love and yet NOT believe in the Lord?
The living room was littered with spent wrapping paper, while
gifts were scattered willy - nilly
under the
tree.
One thing makes me feel very uncomfortable when I see parent fools their children by lying to them that an old dude with the name of Santa will come and get you
gifts or anything you wish for... and they put things
under the
tree and make these poor children know that these are from Santa... and its being done generation after generation... parents now were victimized when they were child by their parents and they are repeating the same with their children and it is now in a loop and no one seems to be wanting to get out of the loop which is plain lie and very clear... but these poor children has nothing to do as they
under the custody of these parents...
Now it's all about the fat guy in the red Santa suit,
gifts under a Christmas
Tree, and annual town fights over manger scenes.
I can't believe you have Christmas
gifts wrapped and
under the
tree already.
If you thought the loot
under your
tree was bad, be thankful you never received any of these funny Christmas
gifts.
For those online shoppers looking to ease and expedite their approach, I've curated an exciting collection of foodie - forward
gift ideas — from
under - the -
tree fabulosity to creative stocking stuffers to practical lifestyle enhancers — that are sure to make the recipient thankful for your thoughtfulness and generosity.