Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas: (The Angel)

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The Christmas Angel, everyone knows where they come from, the significance and the meaning of them also. I can’t really talk about Being a Dad and Surviving Christmas without sharing about this one.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Santa Claus)

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We all know about this guy, don’t we? Being a dad who survives Christmas must have something to do with him.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Bells of Christmas)

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Bells have always held a special place in my heart as they often remind me of hope.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Snowman)

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You may be thinking, “why on earth is he talking about a snowman?” Well, there is a good reason and it is also a pretty straightforward message that comes with the snowman and how being a dad connects to that snowman.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Star)

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Tonight is supposed to be the night we see ‘the Christmas Star’ at its brightest. You know that article going around saying that Jupiter and Saturn will cross over each other.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (Lights of Christmas)

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The Tradition of using light in some form or another to bring on the Christmas Celebration has been used for longer than we can really even remember. Truth be told people actually used candles.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (A Christmas Flower)

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Okay, today’s a great day to write about the other ‘not so dad-like’ symbol of Christmas. The Poinsettia is a very special flower to many during the Christmas Season. The question I've wondered for years is, why?’

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Ho

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I know what you’re thinking. “What in the world does this have to do with being a dad and surviving Christmas.” Well, I’m glad you asked. Have you ever heard of creating a toxic reaction?

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (Candy Cane Style)

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Each year one of the more important symbols of Christmas to my kids is undoubtedly the Candy Cane.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Christmas Wreath)

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Christmas Wreaths are something special...

Much like the Christmas Tree, the wreath was historically made from the evergreen tree as well, meaning that the wreath could mean something similar. While this is partially true, the deeper meaning comes from the way the wreath is created. 

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Christmas Tree)

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The Christmas Tree is probably the most recognizable symbol of Christmas... 

Sure we have the Christmas Star, Santa Claus, and The Christ Child, but these may not be everywhere. Christmas Trees sure are. Did you know that Christmas Trees have been a thing since the middle ages? Well, it’s true? They were used by the Romans too. These histories show that the Evergreen Tree was used as a symbol of life and protection. 

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (An Introduction)

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A number of years ago Christmas was one of my favorite times of the year. I worked for The Salvation Army and took part in their Angel Tree giftings and loved every minute of it.