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How do we carve out the kind of Christmas Day that is nourishing and life-giving, rather than harried and rushed? How do we create new traditions in our family that align with our purpose and values, or even reclaim a holiday season that has gotten out of control?

Join me in this episode as I share about our Slow + Sacred Christmas Day, breaking down the day into morning, afternoon, and evening and about how the day can be both a time of drawing inward and also outward as you welcome others in community. I'm giving you ideas for a rustic, delicious Christmas dinner menu, too! No matter how or where you’ll be spending the day, I think you’ll find something helpful and inspiring in this episode!

As usual, I also share a gratefulness practice at the end and invite you to join me. LISTEN IN, and breathe in some fresh inspiration for the rest of your week.

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SHOW NOTES:

• Easiest Bread Recipe Ever
• Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon
• Pioneer Woman’s four-layer chocolate cake recipe with peppermint cream cheese frosting
• Favorite Advent resources: Shadow & Light by Tsh Oxenreider, All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss, Unearthing Wonder by The Peaceful Press, Honest Advent by Scott Erickson
• Favorite Christmas albums: Tennessee Christmas by Amy Grant, Snow Globe by Matt Wertz, Very Merry Chrsitmas by Dave Barnes, A Johnnyswim Christmas by Johnnyswim, Behold the Lamb of God by Andrew Peterson
• Advent candleholder DIY
• Go to this episode’s blog post for photos and more at ChristineMarieBailey.com/blog
• Grab a copy of my new book, The Kindred Life: Stories and Recipes to Cultivate a Life of Organic Connection.
• Join my email community at ChristineMarieBailey.com and get some fun freebies for signing up, including the first chapter of my audio book!
• Follow me on Instagram @organicstine and @thekindredfarm.
• Share your Simple Joys: leave me a voicemail.

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