The Twelve Blessings of Christmas

By Joy Marie and T. J. Mills

The perfect book to create wonderful, homemade memories!

The 12 Blessings of Christmas is a delightful celebration of the season, bringing out the best of blessings that make Christmastime so joyous. Memories, friends, music, faith, kindness, beauty, warmth, love, giving, peace, and faith—each blessing is highlighted with kid-friendly crafts, old-fashion recipes, poems, and music. Sprinkled throughout are tidbits of history behind each blessing adding a richness and appreciation for how some popular traditions began. Combine all of this with updated design, country-inspired collection with a ribbon marker and charm, and you’ve got a perfect gift for bringing a smile to someone’s heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Oct 4, 2010
• ISBN: 9780529124319

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The Twelve Blessings of Christmas

Text © 2001, 2010 by T. J. Mills

Illustration © 2001, 2010 by Joy Marie Dock

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Cover and interior design by Koechel Peterson Design, Minneapolis, MN.

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ISBN-13: 978-1404189461

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Little hands hold treasures

with delight upon their face;

But the greatest gift of the season

is when little hearts hold faith.

T. J. Mills

Dedicated to the

little hearts in

our lives: Hillary,

Cole, and Hope.

Contents

The Blessing of Warmth

The Blessing of Greetings!

The Blessing of Music

The Blessing of Kindness

The Blessing of Memories

The Blessing of Faith

The Blessing of Beauty

The Blessing of Friends

The Blessing of Love

The Blessing of Giving

The Blessing of Family

The Blessing of Peace

The Blessing of Hope

The Blessing

of

Warmth

Glory to God—

And let peace guide the way

To the love and celebration

Of a joyous Christmas day.

T. J. Mills

Christmas is more than a span of time on the calendar, it’s a place in our hearts. Each year we welcome this season of splendor like a much anticipated visit from a cherished old friend. We embrace its advent with a flurry of Yuletide activities that reflect the spirit of our deep faith in this celebration of God’s love for us. The arrival of Christmas is the blessing of WARMTH in our hearts.

A homespun Christmas filled with simple pleasures ( and the time to enjoy them ) can be the greatest blessing of all. So, be a kid again, get excited, make projects with glitter