As we approach the holiday season in New England the leaves are turning, it is getting much cooler, and the smell of Fall fragrances are in the air. Boston is a beautiful place to be this time of year. It is my family's first Holiday Season in New England. Nick and I are so excited to experience a Thanksgiving and Christmas like the ones we see on Christmas cards. As I was planning the various festive things we will participate in this year, I ran across one of my favorite books on this subject, Treasuring God in Our Traditions by Noel Piper. This book is such a treasure to have on my shelf. It gives us practical ideas and theological basis for the traditions that we are teaching to our children. I highly recommend grabbing a copy at Desiring God Resources to read and reflect on your family's traditions this Holiday Season.
May the ceremonies of our homes be true ceremony-from Him, because of Him, pointing toward Him, honoring Him, and thanking Him -Noel Piper
