Baker's Dozen #12 - CHRISTMAS DAY

Baker's Dozen #12 - CHRISTMAS DAY

This is the twelfth post in my 2024 series celebrating the 13th year of "God's Growing Garden".  The term "baker's dozen" comes from medieval England where there were strict laws about the price of bread/wheat.  If a baker was caught cheating on the size of bread they would be fined or even punished physically.  To make sure that punishment never happened, bakers started adding an extra baked good in with each customer's order. 

Once or twice a month I will post in this series.  I will choose a topic and then share 13 previously published posts on that chosen topic.

Merry Christmas!!  I'm sure you can guess what our topic is today:

CHRISTMAS DAY

ENJOY!

click on each title to view the entire post:


Our Savior Is Born - O Holy Night

Prophecy Fulfilled - Isaiah 9:6-7

The Light of the World is Born Today!

Celebrating Jesus Christ All Year Long

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Christmas Day - Great Joy

Jesus Christ, The Savior of the World

I Wonder As I Wander

Celestial Celebration - Jesus Is Born!

"Good Christian Men, Rejoice" & "Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant"

Christmas Day - Blog Post Advent Calendar

Picture scanned from a Christmas card - original artwork by Hallmark

It's Because God Loves Us So Much

Joy To The World

Other "Baker's Dozen" posts:

WINTER

CHOCOLATE

SPRING

FLOWERS

HERBS

BERRIES

SUMMER

VEGGIES

FALL

COOKIES

ADVENT

CHRISTMAS DAY

HORS D'OEUVRES

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"Family Worship Time During Advent"

DAY#24 - Jesus is the Lighthouse Advent Calendar

DAY#24 - Jesus is the Lighthouse Advent Calendar

Welcome to Advent Season 2024!!  Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and I've been doing this since 2016.  This year, I am actually featuring two different calendars and this is the second one. (click HERE to view Day24 of the Mini Advent Calendar).

  

There are so many Bible verses talking about Jesus Christ being the light, that's why I am calling this calendar:

"Jesus is the Lighthouse"

A lighthouse guides mariners safely to their destination - just like Jesus (who is the Light of the world) guides us to eternal life.

 

Today is December 24th and I am opening Box#24

Inside we find:

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"father Christmas" - You will notice that I put an X over him because he is NOT the reason for Christmas and the symbol of his fictional character is actually (in my opinion) evil. 

We learned that Jesus' birthday is most likely NOT December 25th - some Biblical scholars believe that it was in April and others believe it was in September (see post below)

 

click HERE to view "13 MOONTHS & The Turtle Shell"

December 25th is actually the birthday of Nimrod.  Even though the "earthly powers-that-be" may have manipulated our calendar - "Christmas" is when we celebrate Jesus Christ's birth NOT Nimrod's.  Our Heavenly Father knows our heart  - the date is not the most important part - it is the fact that we worship the true Messiah, the one and only Savior Jesus Christ/Yahshua.

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"And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb.  In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.  And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him.  They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.  There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light.  And they shall reign forever and ever."

Revelation 22:1-5

Interesting fact:  Did you know that Michigan is the state with the most lighthouses??  (Maine is a close second).

Other "Jesus is the Lighthouse" posts:

Day#1

Day#2

Day#3

Day#4

Day#5

Day#6

Day#7

Day#8

Day#9

Day#10

Day#11

Day#12

Day#13

Day#14

Day#15

Day#16

Day#17

Day#18

Day#19

Day#20

Day#21

Day#22

Day#23

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"Prayer Basics & 8 Ways To Find Answers"

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #609

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #609!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 

during the month of December I will be featuring a post focusing on Christmas:

Jesus The Savior is Born! - I Wonder As I Wander

Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 

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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:

Evening Sun Mix Sunflower Tote Bag
by GodsGrowingGarden

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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!

We're your hosts & co-hosts 

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Checkout my amazing "Featured" Pinterest Board

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Features!

Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 

My Features this Week are:

1. "Easy DIY Winter Hanging Decoration" by CrazyLittleLoveBirds

2. "Christmas Vegetable Wreath Appetizer" by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

3. "How to Make a Swirled Kimekomi Fabric Ball" by Hello Sewing

If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!

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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from
 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
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December 24 - Mini Advent Calendar

December 24 - Miniature Advent Calendar

Welcome to Advent Season 2024!!  Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and I've been doing this since 2016.  This year, I am actually featuring two different calendars.  I originally had planned on only showcasing one but then my dearest Aunt gave me a mini Advent Calendar in the form of a card!!!!  It's so cute - I couldn't resist featuring this one also. (I will post the Mini Advent Calendar at midnight each evening and then the second one at noon each day until Christmas Eve)

(click HERE to view Day#23 of the "Jesus is the Lighthouse" Advent Calendar)  

Now, everything on this card does not focus on the birth of Jesus Christ but I have transformed it to be completely Christian by including a Bible verse each day - I'm calling it:

"The Importance of Small Things"

In the picture below I placed a nickle on the card/calendar so that you will be able to gauge the actual smallness of the card:

Today is December 24th and I am opening Box#24

Inside we find:

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The nativity - the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ

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Our Savior born - small baby Jesus:

"Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.  So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.  And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."

Luke 2:4-7

Other Mini Advent Calendar Posts

December 1

December 2

December 3

December 4

December 5

December 6

December 7 

December 8

December 9

December 10

December 11

December 12

December 13

December 14

December 15

December 16

December 17

December 18

December 19

December 20

December 21

December 22

December 23

December 24

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You might like this daily video "Advent Calendar Devotion" - Below is 

December 24th:

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"December 24th - Advent Calendar Daily Devotion"

DAY#23 - Jesus is the Lighthouse Advent Calendar

DAY#23 - Jesus is the Lighthouse Advent Calendar

Welcome to Advent Season 2024!!  Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and I've been doing this since 2016.  This year, I am actually featuring two different calendars and this is the second one. (click HERE to view Day23 of the Mini Advent Calendar).  

There are so many Bible verses talking about Jesus Christ being the light, that's why I am calling this calendar:

"Jesus is the Lighthouse"

A lighthouse guides mariners safely to their destination - just like Jesus (who is the Light of the world) guides us to eternal life.

 

Today is December 23rd and I am opening Box#23

Inside we find:

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Christmas Carolers

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His glory covered the heavens,

And the earth was full of His praise.  His brightness was like the light;

He had rays flashing from His hand,"

Habakkuk 3:4

Interesting fact:  Did you know that Michigan is the state with the most lighthouses??  (Maine is a close second).

Other "Jesus is the Lighthouse" posts:

Day#1

Day#2

Day#3

Day#4

Day#5

Day#6

Day#7

Day#8

Day#9

Day#10

Day#11

Day#12

Day#13

Day#14

Day#15

Day#16

Day#17

Day#18

Day#19

Day#20

Day#21

Day#22

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"The Enduring Journey of the Magi"

You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (December 2024)

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas this Wednesday!  Remember, even though Jesus' actual birth date was probably not 12/25 - our Heavenly Father knows our heart and knows that we are sincerely celebrating Jesus Christ's birthday.

Thank you again for joining us!

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

European Christmas Music #3 - GERMANY

WELCOME to the December 2024 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the December 2024 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts

 
This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev from Eclectic Red Barn
Niki from Life as a LEO Wife

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)

(All features were chosen from the November 2024 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Saffron Milk Cap Tartlets by Food Nutters

Living Room Victorian Tree & Village by A Debbie-Dabble Christmas

Frozen Cranberry Pineapple Salad by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

A Visit to the Lincoln Home

by Amy's Creative Pursuits

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Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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