OK...we know if you read our last few posts it seems that we are all about eating and drinking (not that there's anything wrong with that). But the weather outside is frightful...and not conducive to any sort of picking. So before the holiday spirit is completely gone and our lives get back to normal, we wanted to share a Christmas moment.
Connie is an only child but married into a big, (10 siblings) Irish-Catholic family. Talk about culture shock! Anyway, it is tradition that when the Brooks clan gathers for their Christmas celebration, we sing Happy Birthday to Jesus. This year we even had a birthday cake for Him.
The Symbolism of Jesus' Birthday Cake
The cake is Devil's food cake..which represents our sins.
The white icing represents Jesus' purity which covers our sins.
The angel reminds us of the first good tidings brought to us at His birth.
The red and white candles represent Jesus as the "Light of the World" and the blood that He shed for us.
The evergreens represent life everlasting for whosoever believes in Him.
Our family gathered around the dining room table......just say the word cake and we're there. My nephew (shout out to Brooks..) read aloud the Symbolism of the cake as the candles were lit. We sang Happy Birthday and the little ones blew out the candles. It was a reminder to us all of the true spirit of Christmas. And the cake was delicious!!! (Thanks, Mikki)
We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! We look forward to sharing in 2011!
Connie and Marie
We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! We look forward to sharing in 2011!
Connie and Marie
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