As the familiar song goes, the Christmas season is “the most wonderful time of the year.” It can also be one of the busiest, and a time when it’s all too easy to get caught up in the shopping, the traffic, the parties. The frenzy often leaves us feeling less than… well… wonderful. But this season can be different. Christmas in Huntsville is a website designed to help you find ways to take a break from the rush and give … Continued
A couple of years ago, Dr. Joseph Hicks and his wife, Cathy, were walking through Tinsel Trail just before Christmas, with a young girl Cathy had been tutoring. The couple asked the girl if she knew the story behind why we celebrate Christmas. The girl didn’t, so Hicks looked around for something he could use as an illustration. He saw lights, decorated trees, an ice skating rink, but one thing was missing: There was nothing around that told the story … Continued
One of the Christmas season’s most popular traditions is the giving of gifts. From Black Friday until Christmas Eve, there are enough shopping options to make anyone’s head spin. And if we’re not careful, we can end up with a pile of bills and maxed-out credit cards. There’s a better way to give. Sometimes the best gift we can give someone doesn’t come in a box. And while we may not be able to nix all of the store-bought goodies … Continued
