Join Chari at Happy to Design for Sunday favorites and Charlotte and Ginger at Blogger Spirit for Spiritual Sunday and enjoy your Sunday
I’m not going back to far at all today for a favorite. Not far at all, Just back to last Wednesday’s post with pictures of the December sky. Earlier, I talked about a high school teacher that I had that encouraged us to embrace the Season. She talked about noticing the night sky and the crispness of the air in December. It made me think of the familiar Christmas carol, Joy to the World – “Let heav’n and nature sing!
Oh, the December nights! Just this past Monday I was talking about how my high school music teacher talked about how special the December sky was!
Here is proof!
See the beautiful reds and yellows in this December sunset? It even makes the sillouette of the poor trees that were damaged in the ice storm last winter seem beautiful.
Another December sunset shot.
Look closely and you can see the stars.
And a beautiful full moon!
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
A little outdoor red for Outdoor Wednesday with A Southern Daydreamer and Rednesday! with It’s a Very Cherry and today’s lagniappe is a great idea for Crockpot Wedneday with Dining with Debbie.
Today’s Lagniappe: Slow Cooker Christmas Wassail
Add a little rum on the side and enjoy this wonderful holiday drink!
* 10 (6″) cinamon sticks
* 1 star anise
* 2 tsp. whole allspice
* 1 orange, studded with whole cloves
* 7 cups apple cider
* 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
* 1/4 cup sugar
In a cheesecloth bag or tea strainer place cinnamon, star anise, and allspice. If using cheesecloth, tie shut with kitchen string. In 4-5 quart crockpot mix cider, cranberry juice and sugar. Put cheesecloth bag or tea strainer in slow-cooker. (Do not let bag hang outside of slow cooker.) Add orange, cover, and cook on low for 3 – 4 hours until hot and fragrant. Remove cheesecloth bag or tea strainer before serving.
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Such a wonderful post.
Great post and wonderful pictures.
Have a glorious season celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessings.
What beautiful pictures! I’m so glad you shared them today. I think I may have to visit Crockpot Wednesday. I have been looking for some new recipes.
God Bless,
Ginger
What beautiful photos! The earth declares His glory, doesn’t it? Thank you for sharing a lovely post!
Fantastic photos. I love the cool crispy December nights too. God is so good.
Blessings,
Charlotte
What awesome pictures these are, I love the clear beautiful colors of the sun going down and the bright clear night sky.
Molly
Hi Christi…
Ohhh my…your photos of the December sky are surely glorious, my friend! The sillouette of the trees against that beautiful, brilliant night sky is gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful blessing with us today for Sunday Favorites!!!
Mmmm…your recipe for Christmas Wassail sounds delicious! I need to give it a try!
Warmest wishes and Christmas Blessings to you and your family, my friend!
Chari @Happy To Design
Your pictures are beautiful. I love to take pictures of the sky and moon.
God’s handiwork in the sky is so amazing.
I’m a gal who’s crazy about the sky, especially sunsets and sunrises. December skies are the best.