e travelled to Sweden and discovered a Swedish Christmas today. I have a new favorite Christmas picture book...
When we closed the book I cried like a baby. Such a sweet story! The boys and I made star hats and star wands in honor of St. Lucia's day. (Lydie wore a green bow instead of evergreen sprigs.) We skimmed this book...
for more details. What an interesting, meaningful tradition!
We attempted Scandinavian Christmas bread for our dinner dessert (my first ever attempt with homemade bread). The recipe did not disappoint, even with the novice chef!
The best part about our Christmas around the world study is the reminder that God is "collecting" people from every nation for His kingdom. I reminded the boys, a little teary, that people that are celebrating every Christian tradition that we are studying will be surrounding us in heaven. We looked at the globe with the many countries and were in awe of God's great work in calling His children to himself from all the corners of the earth!We wait in hope for the Lord;
He is our help and our shield,
In Him our hearts rejoice,
For we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love rest
Upon us, O Lord,
even as we put our hope in you.
Psalm 33:20-22
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