Tag archive: traditions
Christmas Traditions
@weirdworldinsta recently posted this: In Iceland, books are exchanged as Christmas Eve presents, then you spend the rest of the night in bed reading them and eating chocolate. The tradition is part of a season called Jolabokaflod, or ‘The Christmas Book Flood’, because Iceland, which publishes more books per capita than any other country, sells…
The Beginning of Tradition
God was aware of the importance of tradition. Exodus 12:1-51 Reference: “When you enter the land that the Lord will give you as he promised, observe this ceremony.” Exodus 12:25 NIV Explore: If you walk into any Church of Christ across Australia, during a Sunday service, it is highly likely you will be invited to…
The Ultimate Toast
But as a chocolate lover, this was worth waiting a whole year for! Galatians 5:13-26 Reference: Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (Galatians 5:25 NIV) Explore: We’ve just recently had Easter and while there’s many religious traditions I keep during this time, there’s also a family tradition that’s very…
A Summer Fruit Basket
From apricots to mangos, cherries to pineapples, the fruit basket brought colour and delight to our home. Isaiah 27:1-13 Reference: v.6 In days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will bud and blossom and fill all the world with fruit. (TNIV Bible) Explore: Christmas has always been a special time for our family. Not…
Wrong Dress Up
In Australia our traditional clothing is not beautiful fabrics or interesting accessories but a singlet, some thongs and an akubra hat. Numbers 6:1-27 Reference: v. 5 During the entire period of the Nazirite’s vow, no razor may be used on their head. They must be holy until the period of their dedication to the Lord…