Hello, dears!
AHHH MERRY CHRISTMAS! ๐ ๐ ๐ I’m scheduling this post so I can’t tell you about our celebrations yet, but I hope your day is/was wonderful!
Anyway, I wanted to post something Christmasy, so I decided to go with a wintry photoshoot along with some of my favorite Christmas songs. Enjoy, my friends! And if you want to read some Christmas short stories I’ve written, check the end of this post for links. ๐
Labor of Love // Andrew Peterson
It was a labor of pain
It was a cold sky above
But for the girl on the ground in the dark
With every beat of her beautiful heart
It was a labor of love

O Holy Night / Ave Maria // The Piano Guys
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worthโฆ
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious mornโฆ
O Night Divine! When Christ was born.

Joseph’s Lullaby // Mercy Me
I believe the glory of Heaven
Is lying in my arms tonight
But Lord, I ask that He for just this moment
Simply be my child

Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song) // Amy Grant
I am waiting in a silent prayer.
I am frightened by the load I bear.
In a world as cold as stone,
Must I walk this path alone?
Be with me now.
Be with me now.

O Come O Come Emmanuel // Tommee Profitt
O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death’s dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel

I Wonder As I Wander // Lindsey Stirling
I wonder as I wander out under the sky,
How Jesus, the Saviour, did come for to die.

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? // Johnnyswim
Maybe I’m crazy to suppose
I’d ever be the one you chose
Out of a thousand invitations
You received
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year’s
New Year’s Eve?

Happy Xmas (War is Over) // Celine Dion
A very merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
Let’s hope it’s a good one
Without any fear

Carol of the Bells // Kostia
Hark! how the bells
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say
“Throw cares away.”
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer

River // Sarah McLachlan
It’s coming on Christmas
They’re cutting down trees
They’re putting up reindeer
Singing songs of joy and peace
Oh I wish I had a river
I could skate away on

Matthew’s Begats // Andrew Peterson
Akim was the father of Eliud then
He had Eleazar who had Matthan who had Jacob
Now, listen very closely
I don’t want to sing this twice
Jacob was the father of Joseph
The husband of Mary
The mother of Christ

Mary, Did You Know? // Pentatonix
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little baby
You’ve kissed the face of God

When Love Came Down to Earth // Stuart Townend
When Love came down to earth
And made His home with men,
The hopeless found a hope,
The sinner found a friend.
Not to the powerful
But to the poor He came,
And humble, hungry hearts
Were satisfied again.

Behold // Plumb
Years of silence
Waiting on a king
They thought they knew who you would be
A soldier, fearless and strong
A warrior, but they were wrong

O Come, All Ye Faithful // Mat and Savanna Shaw
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
O come, let us adore Him

Here In My Arms // Rob Gardner
Here in my arms,
Robed in the moonlight,
Promise of old,
Newborn Salvation,
What shall I give?
What can I offer?

*sigh* Ahh, that was lovely. I hope you enjoyed that little playlist and photoshoot, my friends! As aforementioned, I usually write short Christmas stories around Christmas, but I didn’t this year. So here’s a “playlist” of my stories if you want to read them! Once again, Merry Christmas to you all! โค
What are some of your favorite Christmas carols or songs? I’d love to hear in the comments!
Thanks so much for reading, dears, and have a lovely day!
***Allison***
The typo in the last line is cracking me up XD Lovely post! Especially the photos (gorgeous) and the AP songs (my favorite).
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HAHA OH DEAR. Thanks for pointing that out. I have corrected it. ๐ Anyway, I’m so glad you enjoyed the post and Andrew Peterson songs! Merry Christmas, Maya. ๐
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Merry Christmas to you, too, Allison!! I hope you get everything on your list!! โค
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Thanks so much, dear! โค๏ธ Have a lovely holiday!
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BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS AND MUSIC ALLISON! ๐ Merry Christmas dear! Have a wonderful day celebrating our dear Savior’s birth.
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THANKS SO MUCH! You too, my friend!
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Merry Christmas Allison! And lovely photos!
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Merry Christmas to you too, Diamond! Glad you enjoyed the pictures. โค๏ธ
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Lovely pictures! I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas. ๐
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Thanks so much! So far we have! Same to you. โค๏ธ
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Merry Christmas, Allison!! Gorgeous photos!
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Same to you, Mary! And thanks so much!
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Merry Christmas! My christmas is done because im in the Philippines! But I got a hot glue gun so thats great!
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Oh right! There’s a time difference for us I guess. But thank you! And yayyy, how fun! โค
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Haha lol what did you get for Christmas?
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Well, some of my favorites were bluetooth earbuds a word game, and an aloe vera plant! ๐
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Ooh! Aloe vera! I have that plant at my grandma and grandpa’s house. Did you know you can use the gel in it for your face?
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Yes! I did know that and I can’t wait to use it! ๐ It’s such a neat plant.
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good for you!
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Lovely pictures as always. Merry Christmas Alisonโค
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Thanks so much, Sabrina! You too! โค
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Merry day after Christmas! I hope you and your family have had a wonderful December!
Yess Matthewโs Begats! My mom doesnโt like it at all, so I always joke about turning it on when I pick music. ๐
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Thanks so much, Audrey! You too. โค HAHA YES. I like the song, but it would definitely get obnoxious after a while. The first time it is absolutely HILARIOUS, though.
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Aww such pretty winter photos, Allison!!
Thank you so much for sharing! Hoping that your Christmas was incredible!
*hugs
-kaelyn ๐
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So glad you enjoyed, dear! And I did indeed have a wonderful Christmas. โค I hope yours was too!
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Merry Christmas Allison! Your photos are very wintery. ๐ We had a white Christmas this year, as it started snowing late on Christmas Eve, and we got more than 5 inches! It’s been several years since we had a white Christmas, so that was really fun.
I also really like Matthew’s Begats, and especially the lines that you listed. I do also like Mary Did You Know, but I usually listen to it by the Gaither Vocal Band.
I don’t remember if I shared this song before, but I love Gesu Bambino by Maggie Beth Phelps (with David Phelps). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cm8PSvWi_k
She is an amazing singer, and David Phelps’ daughter.
I’ve also really enjoyed listening to parts of Handel’s Messiah this year. I love the choruses O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings, Glory to God in the Highest and For Unto Us a Child is Born, as well as Comfort Ye My People.
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Oh dear, I’m not sure why I never replied to this comment! I thought I had… but anyway, I enjoyed that song you sent me, and just this comment in general. I love swapping song suggestions with you!
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The reason why we celebrate Christmas! Thank you for sharing the pictures and songs. I was meaningful. Merry Christmas and a many happy days in the New Year. โค ๐
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Aww, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. โค Same to you!
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Ohh That’s so good pictures ! I’m glad that you share with us , I hope you visit my post also you will like it ๐ and Merry Christmas ๐ !!!
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Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed, and Happy New Years! ๐
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