As a Christian mother I feel very connected to Mary the mother of Jesus, especially at Christmas time. My favourite verses about Mary at the time of Jesus' birth are. . .

“When they [the shepherds] had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told” Luke 2:17-20.

I love her quiet loving nature at what must have been a very stressful time for her.

My family and I would like to wish you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday season!

My name is Katie and I am a busy homeschooling mother of 4 wonderful children aged 2 to 15 years old. I have been an advertising sales representative for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine for over a year, and I have also written articles for “The Canadian Schoolhouse.” I am an Early Childhood Educator, trained Montessori teacher, and a certified neurofeedback practitioner. The children and I live a quiet and peaceful life on our hobby farm north of Belleville, Ontario, with our cats, dog, chickens, and ducks.