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Find something different to do as a family. Several malls are offering free sleigh rides in the mall area. Peachtree City is doing it at the Avenue and the new mall near Dilliards in Newnan is doing the same thing (on the weekends). But if you have your mind set on greater heights, then there are several companies that give rides through downtown Atlanta starting at $50 a ride. Google it and then go for it. The ‘sleigh bells ring, are you listening?’

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We are the ones that make it happen. We play the music that creates the atmosphere, we take the moments to give something meaningful to a stranger in need, we teach the ones around us how to live for more than just ourselves, and we create the space to slow down for a minute and breath in the moment of this Christmas. Don’t wait to get started because Christmas is now, so do something special today to celebrate the season . . . I think I will wrap a gift (early!)

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On the first day of Christmas I realized that I can’t do everything, so in all my doing I will do the things that matter most . . . smile and laugh and take moments in the middle of my day to feel the sun, to hear the Christmas music and to smile for no reason other than just because . . . and to write.

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Gospel Nerve is officially taking a break from the PRO Series, just to ensure that we set this season off just right. It’s Christmas Season and with it usually comes so much work and the spending of so much money.

This year let’s begin with something a little less expensive, Christmas music. Take it upon yourself to set the Christmas atmosphere where ever you go. Bring your own joy and bring your own music. So many times we rush through this season, we barely even smell the air or drink in the truth of what it really is: A holy and a beautiful time to slow down (not speed up) and enjoy people and the music and giving and laughter.

Let’s start now. Go gather together your favorite 12-25 Christmas songs (to begin with). If you swear you hate Christmas music begin with something like itunes where you can search by the song (not the album) and pay for what you really want. There is probably a Christmas song in your style. Consider:

* Patti Labelle singing “Nativity”

* The Temptations singing “This Christmas” (& nobody does it better!)

* Boys to Men singing “Let It Snow”

* Dianne Reeves singing “This Time of Year”

* TLC singing/rapping “Sleigh Ride”

* Mary Mary singing “Carol of the Bells”

* Mariah Carey singing “All I Want for Christmas”

* Luther Vandross singing “This is Christmas”

Enjoy your search for the best Christmas song collection and set the atmosphere where ever you go. Be natural, be you and the people around will catch on (and enjoy the atmosphere you set). Start with music always playing in your home.

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