Ingrid Turner Today

Christmastime is coming and I love to decorate for Christmas – Decking the Halls, so to speak!

I love trimming the tree with gorgeous, Victorian-style ornaments in all pink, of course.

I put candle lights in every window and get out my Nativity Sets.

A few years back, my son-in-law and daughter picked out one of the most beautiful nativities I’ve seen and I proudly display it on my sideboard in the diningroom for Christmas.

I have two lighted reindeers that move for outide, but what I would really love now is a Nativity Scene for my front lawn.

Jesus is the reason for the season and every chance I get I display angels, baby Jesus and crosses at Christmas.

What a beautiful sentiment to be able to share with your neighborhood and passers by a beautiful recreation of what happened that night in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago that changed the world forever.

I always find it so tranquil, peaceful and comforting in knowing God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit are there for you.

A nativity scene always makes the Holidays more special, meaningful and festive, to me anyway.

It makes me want to play hymns on the piano or bake cookies or listen to a beautiful choir on my CD player sing.

The Nativity reminds me of my childhood when my father would read us the scriptures out of the Bible on Christmas Eve that depicted this glorious event, complete with angels, a stable, 3 wise men, and the Christmas star.  It fills my heart with joy and thankfulness.

I was looking around for a great place to purchase a Nativity set and found Outdora.com. They have illuminated sets that I just loved, and they have free shipping! The photo just above is the one I have my eye on, but in the 6 piece version.

It gives a warm, tinted glow and is 6 pieces – Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and the 3 wise men.

You can also purchase separate pieces like a sheep, ox, shepherd or angel by itself to add on.

I like to plan ahead of time and organize everything in my head before I start decorating because I like things to be “different” every year in many ways, but there are those traditional staples you absolutely must have when it comes to Christmas and a nativity is one of them.

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I hope you enjoyed this Holiday Decorating info on Ingrid Turner Today! Until next time…

Ingrid

P.S. Check out my daughter’s website, CookingWithKimberly.com to get prepared with Christmas Recipes.

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