Growing up, our family’s nativity set was always special to me. In 2000, a few years after I was married, my parents visited Oberammergau, Germany, where they met a local family who made hand-carved and painted nativity figurines. As a Christmas gift, my parents purchased a set for both my husband and me and my brother. When they returned home, my father built us each a stable to match the one we had growing up. This set, which we keep out all year long, is one of my most treasured gifts because it reminds me of my childhood, the close…
What do you get the person who already has everything? Too often, we turn to Amazon or a big box department store to pick up something generic, something a million other people also have. If you’re looking for a memorable, one-of-a-kind gift that your loved one can treasure for a long time to come
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As a Christian, there is absolutely no holiday I love sharing with my children more than Easter. The hope and immense joy of Christ’s resurrection is a message that I want to be conveyed to them in meaningful, memorable ways. After all, there is nothing more important to share with them than the message of...Read More »
Lent is right around the corner. That means 40 days of fasting and penance. It may mean giving up alcohol, sweets, or social media as a form of spiritual housecleaning. As a father who still has ve…
Highlighting local female scholars is a chance for communities to appreciate the some of the talent in their midst. Each woman comes with her own voice and knowledge to share with others looking for inspiration and connection.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the Jewish community, in Greater Philadelphia, Israel or around the world, there is no better way to learn than participating in a Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia mission. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the Jewish community, in Greater Philadelphia, Israel or around the world, there is …
As someone who’s perpetually hungry, I’ve always loved the custom of giving food gifts on Purim. The practice is called ...
Who doesn't love a homemade treat? These food gift ideas are perfect for whipping up in big batches and giving to friends and family.
How to make candy and chocolate in molds to give away to friends and neighbors this holiday season letting them know they've been JOY'ed with this download.
Barb grew up in a traditional Catholic family, but became distanced from the Church after being disillusioned during her young adult days. Years later, when ...
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Something about the holidays makes people want to gift sweet, homemade treats to each other. Even the most kitchen-avoidant among us flock to theirs to whip up seasonal confections. If you possess such an impulse but, like me, are quite lazy, I have good news: we have many treats you can DIY, with required effort ranging from “falling off a log” to “wow, I must love this person a good bit.”
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The church doesn’t always know how to engage all the gifts among us. Churches can have “gift blindness.” If there’s a Lamborghini’s stored in the church basement, it’s my job to bust down the wall …
When guests gather in your home for the holidays, make sure you have sugar and spice candied nuts on hand for all your snacking needs. Get the recipe now.