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The 12 Sites of Christmas (2022)

by James N. Watkins

Posted: December 30, 2022

Jim updates his annual list of posts offering Hope & Humor for the holiday season and preparation for a new year…

Editor's Note: Jim posted this on his site before Christmas, so it may seem late, bur we're actually in the middle of the traditional 12 Days of Christmas that falls between Christmas Day and Epiphany (January 8 in 2023). May Jim's reflections of Hope & Humor for the Chritmas season help prepare you for the New Year!


I may not be your “true love,” but I do have some hope and ho! ho! ho! with cartoons, videos and my favorite Christmas columns. Besides, you really don’t want livestock and leaping lords under your Christmas tree, do you?! I didn’t think so. Have a meaningful Christmas!


Site 1: Hope&Ho!Ho!Ho!


Site 2: Christmas shopping made easy

James Watkins books

For young adults

  • The Why Files
    This series of books on sex, death and the supernatural won two national book awards for its honest answers to 2,500 teenagers questions.

For adults

  • NEW Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac (2022) Co-authored by my f(2022) avorite daughter, Faith A. Watkins, it offers prescription-strength hope, help and humor for those with mental health issues and the ones who loved them. Dr. Dawn Lagerkvist MD writes, “I loved the book! As a family medicine physician, I believe the body is all connected—it does not stop at the neck. Not acknowledging our mental well-being can have a pronounced effect in the rest of the body. For those who most need to hear them, James’ and Faith’s refreshing words are encouraging, authentic, and most of all, life-giving.
  • If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done (2021)
    Seriously, if you woke up this morning, God has a plan and purpose for your day. It’s a fun book with cartoons from renowned cartoonist Jonny Hawkins. Take a sneak peek of its ten characteristics that I believe are essential for being a satisfied, significant, and saintly senior. This book will add years to your life, and life to your years!
  • Intimacy with Christ: Classic Devotions by Brother Lawrence, Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, and More (2021)
    The writings of Bernard of Clairvaux, Brother Lawrence, Catherine of Siena, Francis de Sales. Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola, John of the Cross, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, and my favorite, Thomas à Kempis modernized in a 60-day devotional book. It’s serves as a sequel to . . .
  • The Imitation of Christ: Classic Devotions in Today’s Language
    Ninety devotions from Thomas à Kempis’ best-selling books, organized by the characteristics of Christ in modern language.
  • Overcoming Fear and Worry (2019)
    Award-winning author, and recovering worrier, James Watkins explores the practical biblical, and behavioral principles for successfully living without worry. With his seasoned experience and signature humor, Watkins shows us that God wants us to draw on His love, peace, and power to break the worry habit.
  • God, I Don’t Understand: Unanswered Prayer, Unfulfilled Promises, and Unpunished Evil (2019)
    “This book is for everyone who’s ever questioned God’s goodness, love, or faithfulness. With his trademark wit and wisdom, James Watkins addresses the hard questions, validates our pain, and offers a shoulder to cry on. This book shines a light on the blackest spaces of our lives and finds the hope that hides in the dark.”
    Renae Brumbaugh Green, author of Morning Coffee with James.

For writers and speakers


Site 3: The 365 Days of Christmas

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Site 4: Yes, Virginia, there really was a St. Nick

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Site 5: Is that your feliz answer?

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Site 6: The Christmas story

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The 7: How Christmas saved a grinch

How Christmas Saved the Grinch



Site 8: Fruitcake for the soul

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Site 9: Christmas smells like ****

Christmas cookies



10: Merry Christmas quotations

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(Okay, this photo has nothing to do with quotations, but dogs in Santa hats always bring happy thoughts.)



Site 11: Looking for “true love”?

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Site 12: Stocking stuffers

Christmas bells




Okay, okay, this page has expanded like Santa’s waistline, but “The 24 Sites of Christmas” would make an already painfully-long song even longer! Have a wonderful year of Christmas!


Photos
Basket of chocolates: Great Arrivals (I need a gift registry!)
Heart ornament: WallpaperFolder
Dogs in Santa hats: Connaissance Spirituelle
Bells: The Chatham Voice

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Jim Watkins is a humorist, author, and speaker who says of himself that he "loves God, his family, writing, speaking and Chinese food—in that order"

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