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25 Days of Christmas 2008 - Day 8

Countdown to Christmas - 17 more days

By Kim Jones, About.com Guide

Michael W. Smith - It's A Wonderful Christmas

Michael W. Smith - It's A Wonderful Christmas

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Add a little holiday cheer to your day with the 25 Days of Christmas. Each day will feature a Bible verse, a special holiday Carol, the holiday TV schedule for the day, a musical gift idea, a movie of the day, a recipe to try, and something extra as well.

Today's favorite Christmas music comes from Michael W. Smith and Faith Hill, both of whom have excellent Christmas albums out.

Merry Christmas!

Bible Verse of the Day

    Proverbs 25:11 (New Century Version)

    The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.

This time of the year no matter where you go, there will probably be more people than usual. People will be packing the malls, the department stores and the gift shops. As we all know, when lots of people are crammed into one space, tempers can easily flare. Proverbs 25:11 can be a really good reminder to speak life into people during those times.

Christmas Carol of the Day

    "O Come All Ye Faithful" - Faith Hill - from the album Joy To The World.
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Christmas TV - December 8, 2008

    ABC
    • Charlie Brown Christmas

    ABC Family

    • 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
    • Cranberry Christmas
    • Jingle All the Way

    AMC

    • Prancer

    Disney

    • The Santa Clause 2

    FMC

    • A Smoky Mountain Christmas

    Lifetime

    • A Christmas Wedding

    MNT

    • Blizzard

Christian Musical Gift Idea of the Day

Family Movie of the Day

    Holiday for Love (Compare Prices)
    This romantic Christmas story stars Melissa Gilbert, Tim Matheson, Michelle Trachtenberg and Travis Tritt.

Did You Know ...

... That Blessid Union of Souls' founding member Eliot Sloan says that "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" is his favorite Christmas song? He also adores any Christmas music by Bing Crosby. It’s a Wonderful Life is his favorite Christmas movie.

On the subject of gifts, Eliot says that the best gift he ever got was a microphone and the best gift he's ever given was a CD player he gave to his nephew when he was 12.

Eliot's favorite Christmas tradition is egg nog and his favorite Christmas memory is of a white Christmas tree that his family had.

Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Guitarists

    Having two guitar players in my household, I know that small gifts can be just as appreciated as large ones. Dan Cross, our Guide to Guitars, knows it too so he created the Top 9 Stocking Stuffers for Guitarists

Recipe of the Day

    One of the pluses of having a grill insert on my cooktop is that when it's cold outside, I can still have that delicious grilled flavor right from the warmth of my kitchen. When friends come to spend time with us for the holidays, it's always fun to be able to throw something on the grill for a little something different.

    Kubideh Kabob - Ground Lamb Kebobs - These kabobs are as easy to make as they are delicious. I personally like to add veges to the skewers like cherry tomatoes, red peppers and green peppers. Get the recipe.

Saying Merry Christmas ...

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