19 December


LET US KEEP CHRISTMAS

Whatever else be lost among the years,
Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing:
whatever doubts assail us, or what fears,
Let us hold close one day, remembering
Its poignant meaning for the hearts of men.
Let us get back our childlike faith again.

Grace Noll Crowell




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  1. Mary19 December 2013 at 08:27

    Yes, at this time of year, keeping a childlike faith is the best gift one can give oneself. Merry Christmas to you.

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  2. Pride In Photos Beauty19 December 2013 at 08:33

    Hello, visiting from Little by Little...this poem is perfect for this time of year!! Merry Christmas. Laurie

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  3. Brian Miller19 December 2013 at 08:55

    amen on the childlike faith...it easier...and sometimes harder at christmas to find that...

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  4. Unknown19 December 2013 at 09:23

    This makes me smile! Happy Holidays. visiting from Little by Little

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  5. Nicky @ Awesomeville19 December 2013 at 10:55

    very festive!

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  6. Kim19 December 2013 at 11:50

    I agree. I miss the simple joys of Christmas as an adult. Wish I could get that old feeling back sometimes.

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  7. Vandana Sharma19 December 2013 at 12:15

    let the christmas spirit set in all

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  8. Dotti19 December 2013 at 14:19

    So beautifully simple ... yet so festive. These are my favorite kind of Christmas decorations. Merry Christmas!

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  9. Gabriella19 December 2013 at 18:03

    I remember how I felt during Christmas time as a child. I wish Christmas were still as much of a 'a shining thing' now as it was then!

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  10. Anonymous19 December 2013 at 20:08

    I love to eat candy canes, and also what they symbolize! Have a merry Christmas!

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  11. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment20 December 2013 at 03:28

    Beautiful words and thoughts indeed.

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  12. molly20 December 2013 at 15:39

    I love the title of your blog. I am a big fan of simplicity

    mollyxxx

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  13. Katherines Corner22 December 2013 at 09:43

    Beautiful post and photo too my friend. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Wishing you a lovely weekend and a very Merry Christmas♥

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  14. Vintage Whimsy Studio23 December 2013 at 07:51

    Good morning and Merry Christmas! Stopping by from the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop at Katherine's Corner . . . . your theme of simplicity is such a wonderful reminder, especially at this time of year. I pray that we will all embrace the spirit of humble simplicity as we enter a new year, and look for the little things that bring joy in the midst of all the crazy, busy, and chaotic world all around us. Thanks for sharing and thanks for inspiring! Nina @ mamas*little*treasures

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