When Does Christmas Officially Begin?
We asked some of the Grace staff to finish one sentence: “You know it’s officially Christmas when…” Their answers did not disappoint.
“The downstairs lights stay off and our home glows by the light of dozens of flickering candles instead.”
Kristie Alves
“It’s November 1st. Thanksgiving doesn’t have a chance in our house! We are so thankful for the Christmas season.”
Joy Baker
“The boys are home, the house is decorated, there’s enough food to feed a small army, and somehow they’re still asking, ‘What do we have to eat?’”
Gayle Anson
“My little sister sends me her Christmas list three times in one day.”
Brandon Fetter
“I’m proofreading the final Grace Holidays calendar.”
Kelly Adkins
“Disney puts up their trees!”
Kelley Reinoehl
“The humidity takes a vacation.”
Melody Stadler
“I dig out my gardening gloves to fluff 4,076 trees for Grace..”
Kari Reith
“The family watches A Christmas Story.”
Dawn Harshbarger
“Mariah Carey hits that first note!”
Matt Sanders
“I take that first sip of an eggnog latte.”
Mike Standish
“The tree goes up in the living room.”
Chad Wyatt
“I’m putting lights on the house in shorts and flip-flops.”
Mike Price
“We get to wear our sweaters outdoors as well as indoors.”
JoAnna Welsh
“Bing Crosby is playing!”
Julie Hotalen
“Cinnamon brooms are out at stores.”
Rachel Jesubakthan
