We are proud to present our new 2010 printable Christmas countdown calendar. Children enjoy counting down the days until the big day, its fun to get to get up every morning and check off another day as we get closer and closer the excitement grows. The calendar is easy to print and it’s free. Just click on the preview image and the larger image will be displayed that you can easily print.

Wow! Only 63 days until Christmas, boy time goes by so fast! We are close approaching my favorite holiday, a truly wonderful time of the year. A time of true joy and happiness as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and enjoy time with our family, in these troubled times I feel it is important now more than ever to have our focus on faith and family this Christmas. I sure know our family has had our challenges this year, and with the current economic condition I’m sure we are not alone. If you are reading this and facing challenges as the holiday season approaches, keep what is really important first and for most in your mind this Christmas! Faith, Family, Friends and Fun! Open your heart and enjoy each and every one of those 63 days!

Since 1954 it has been a tradition for the residents of North Pole, Alaska to answer letters to Santa and even sometimes helping those less fortunate, however this year that all comes to an end. The Postal Service will no longer deliver those letters to North Pole, Alaska, instead those letters will simply be placed in a recycling bin or taken out with the trash. The Postal Service says it’s and issue of security and efficiency, needless to say many in this small Alaskan town are upset by the new policy, instead of being able to spread Christmas joy to those who they were able to help, it is all coming to an end. Whether you agree with the new policy or not, I just wanted to let you know exactly where those letters to Santa are going this year. Here is the link to the full article. http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11526632

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The Wish Me A Merry Christmas Campaign is a loving and actionable grassroots campaign that appeals directly to retailers to put Christmas back in the holidays. The Angel of the Lord announced that the good news of Christ’s birth would be proclaimed to all people (Luke 2:10), and we seek to keep spreading that good news, indeed! Churches across the nation will partner with the Campaign as they purchase buttons or car magnets that say, “It’s OK, Wish Me A Merry Christmas”

Let is snow all year round! Snow globes are enchanting miniature works of art adored by avid collectors and lovers of novelty. Now, with the snow globe you create with this kit, keeping up with the changing seasons has never been easier. Build Your Own Snow Globe includes a globe, four interchangeable pieces, glitter, and a 32-page book complete with snow globe history, maintenance tips, and pointers.Check it out.