Christmas Favorites

1

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." ~ Norman Vincent Peale

2

 Carol of the Bells by Celtic Woman

3

"One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly." ~ Andy Rooney

 4

 Miracle on 34th Street

5

"When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things, not the great occasions, give off the greatest glow of happiness." ~ Bob Hope

6

A little Christmas feast I made last year. I was all alone I thought I might as well make the culinary bit something I would enjoy. So I had salmon, chicken curry, beef steak, chocolates, cinnamon and nuts, shiitake

7

"He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." ~Roy L. Smith

8

My bookish Christmas tree

9

'"One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has gone and gone, and I didn;t get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books."' ~ J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

10

11

"The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. It's not for any religious reasons.  They could not find three wise men and virgin." ~  Jay Leno

 State of my dresser: getting ready to host a solo Christmas tea; I had Lady Grey with the orange, mint, lemon and bergamot flavors

12

13

"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories, and love of kindred and we are better throughout the year for having in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time." ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder

Visit Favorite Things and Thursday Thirteen