Amidst the COVID pandemic, we all have had to get creative to keep our traditions going. Since our cars provide a convenient health and safety bubble, we’ve seen everything from drive-through high school graduations to drive-in church services this year. A trend that was already growing but is sure to increase in popularity this holiday
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Drive-Through Live Nativity Scenes: Everything You Need to Know
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6 Ways to Have a Merry Christmas While Socially Distanced
Baking holiday cookies with Grandma. Shopping for gifts in a bustling department store. Singing in a Christmas choir. Attending a performance of The Nutcracker or a Christmas pageant. Visiting Santa at the mall. These are just a few of the many Christmas traditions that may not be happening this year because of the pandemic. It’s
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Why Display a Nativity in Your Front Yard?
The following is the first in a series of occasional blog posts by Outdoor Nativity Store’s owner, Norb Huber, in which he reflects on the significance of the Nativity, the lessons and challenges of running a Christian company, and whatever else he thinks you may like. We call these Nativity Stories. It’s the time of the year when the leaves
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Veterans Day: The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
For many Americans, Veterans Day is just a day off from school and work and maybe a chance to get some extra chores done around the house before the holiday season. For others, it is a day to honor our living veterans, those men and women who have served our country in the military and
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The History of Columbus Day
“In fourteen hundred ninety-two / Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” So begins the poem that many American schoolchildren once memorized as part of their history lessons. The verses honor Christopher Columbus and his successful voyage to the New World from Spain. Some Americans have recognized the historic landing since as early as the 18th century.
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Making Family Bible Time a Priority
Our family time is pulled in so many different directions these days. We know we need to be in the Word of God more often, but we struggle with finding the time to do it. There are jobs, school schedules, sports and other extracurricular activities. And sometimes we just need to shut it all down
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