Alternative Theme Titles:

• Make Me An Ornament
• A Meek and Quiet Spirit
  
  See the Christmas Theme Titles Page.
  
  Theme Verse Suggestions:
  
• "But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price." 1 Peter 3:4
  
  Devotional:
  An Ornament For Christ by Julia.
  
  Decorating Suggestions:
  
  Color Scheme
  There are several choices. You can go the red and green Traditional or go with a Victorian style using mauves and burgundy. Gold and silver make stunning and elegant settings too. Nowadays you can find ornaments and Christmas decorations in almost every color.
  
  General Decorations
  
• Christmas decorations (ornaments, garland, wreaths, artificial tree(s).
• Using white lights on all the greenery will set a great mood along with lots of candles.
  
  For The Tables
  
• Teacups filled with poinsettias.
• Use a good size clear glass bowl, fill with a layer of shredded excelsior at the bottom. Place in a string of battery operated lights. Spread them out and around the edges of the bowl so you can see them. Then fill the bowl with lots of round Christmas bulb ornaments. Clear glass bulbs make a great look with all the twinkly light coming through them but you can use colored ones to fill the bowl as well.
  
  See the Holiday Decorating Links
  
  Focal Points
  
• Christmas Tree
  Decorate using lots of ornaments.
• Cozy Christmas Corner
  Make a cozy Christmas corner with a comfortable chair, rug, small table, lamp and a decorated fake fireplace. This can make a great backdrop for photos. Sources for a cardboard fireplace
  S&S Worldwide
  U.S. Toy Company (just search keyword= fireplace)
  
• Winter Wonderland
  Use several artificial trees with batting underneath for a snow affect.
  
• Park Bench Scene
  Put together a winter scene with a free standing park bench, "snow" under and around it, some "snow" covered shrubbery, a park sign with your "theme title" or some saying that would go along with your theme.
  
  Games and Ice-breakers:
  You'll find Christmas Games here.
  
  Music:
  
• In My Life Lord, Be Glorified by Bob Kilpatrick
• Something Beautiful by Gloria Gaither
• Only One Life by Avis B. Christiansen
• Christmas songs and carols
  
  Favors:
  
• Purchased Ornaments.
• Handmade Ornaments
  Christmas Craft Ornament Links
  
  Just For Fun:
  
• Have jingle bell necklaces for each of your workers and hostess' to wear.
• Have a Gingerbread Building Contest (Make sure to have all the supplies on hand) See the Gingerbread Links for recipes and ideas.
  
  Doorprizes:
  
• Snow Globes
• Christmas Tin of Popcorn
• Christmas Gift Set (pre-wrapped purchased gifts such as cheese/cracker gifts, etc.)
• Christmas Set of Kitchen Towels
• Christmas Wreath
• Poinsettia
• Christmas Candles
• Gingerbread House
• Christmas mug filled with chocolates/wrapped up with cellophane and ribbons
• Holiday Tablecloth
• Christmas Decorating Basket (fill with a string of lights, ornament hangers, several different Christmas ornaments, holiday decorating magazine, etc.)
• Christmas Goodie Basket (fill with home baked goodies, cookies, brownies, mini bread loaves. Wrap up everything individually with cellophane and ribbons.)
  
  More suitable gifts for ladies on the Door prize page
  
  Skits:
  CLM Skit Links
  
  Food Suggestions:
  
• Christmas Recipes (M&M's®) (Bright Ideas)
• Christmas Decorating Recipes (M&M's®) (Bright Ideas)
• Chocolate Recipes (www.hersheys.com)
• Holiday Recipes (Kraft)
• Christmas Casserole Recipes (Recipe Zaar)

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Copyright 2001-2007 Julia Bettencourt
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