“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”
Luke 2:7
Warm greetings sweet friends! Can you believe that in just one week Christmas will be here…wasn’t it just summer? The week before Christmas last year, I received a gift that totally took me me by surprise that I am sharing with you all today. The lovely Pat from Life at Lydia’s House gifted me with her own designed Christmas dinnerware “Bethlehem Christmas”…and you talk about a lovely gift! There are 8 different designs that share the birth of Jesus according to the scriptures. I was so excited to use it for our family’s Christmas dinner last year and it will be making its second appearance this year! Last year, we took turns going around the table reading the scripture from our plate. It was a beautiful way to share the true gift of Christmas-Jesus!
You are probably aware of our love for music, so as you gather around our table, I’ve asked Butch to share a song with you that he wrote a few years ago. Even though there is no audio, we pray the lyrics will “caption” Jesus and the reality of the Christ child!
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It started like any other night as shepherds kept their sheep
The darkness changed to a guiding light, come see the Prince of Peace.
Call His name Emmanuel, the Savior is born for you
The angels sang, the announcement came, God’s promise has come true.
In a manger in Bethlehem; there lies a stranger in a foreign land.
Heaven’s joy in a manger makes my heart sing
Holy love in a manger, Christ the King.
It started like any other night, too dark for me to see
But then I found His glorious light, this Child was born in me.
I call His name Jesus, the Son of the Highest is come
Now we all can have His gift of life and worship God the Son.
In a manger in Bethlehem; there lies a stranger in a foreign land
Heaven’s joy in a manger makes my heart sing
Holy love in a manger, Christ the King.
A gift of love all wrapped in grace, His Spirit is His seal
With ribbons of joy and hope, For whosoever will!
In a manger in Bethlehem; there lies a stranger in a foreign land.
Heaven’s joy in a manger makes my heart sing.
Holy love in a manger, Christ the King!
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Gosh, I’d be afraid of scratching those pretty plates by eating off of them, but what a thoughtful gift! Beautiful lyrics in Butch’s song. Merry Christmas to your family!
Thank you Rita! The dishware is microwave and dishwasher safe. Have a beautiful week before Christmas!
Exquisite! The china is so lovely. What a generous and beautiful gift!
Your tablescape is very pretty also. Your centerpiece accents the china perfectly as does your new flatware.
Butch’s song is beautiful! I would love to hear him sing it. I hear video is the next big thing in blogging.
Thanks so much Bonnie. I don’t see me doing videos in the future (can’t stand to see myself)! I hope your week will be filled with the joy of the Christmas season!
Pam, such a beautiful table and sweet Christmas song. The dinnerware is just gorgeous! I hope you enjoy this last week before Christmas, sweet friend!
Thank you Shannon…may the joy of Christmas fill your week, sweet friend!
Absolutely my most favorite Christmas tablescape! Love it all! Melted my heart this morning. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you my friend, Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Pam and Butch, you are real surprises! today you show us an incredible crockery … I would never have thought that there are dishes with all the history of the Birth of Jesus, beautiful!
I would love to hear Butch sing the song, the lyrics are endearing and very beautiful.
Well, you have everything ready for the big day that anywhere in the world is also celebrated with joy … Perhaps that day is the rare day when most of humanity feels joy and love … Or at least I want to believe that’s the way it is.
Dolores
Queridísima Dolores, ¡La vajilla es realmente un hermoso regalo! ¡Ojalá pudieras oír a Butch cantar y tocar la guitarra! ¡Gracias dulce amigo! ¡Te deseo una hermosa semana antes de Navidad! Abrazos y amor, Pam
Beautiful table but I love the poem. Thank you for sharing it. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Helen…Merry Christmas!
Gorgeous dishes! And the song is incredibly beautiful! Brought me to tears. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you Robyn! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Pam, such a gorgeous table. And, what a beautiful gift. Butch is quite a talented soul, his song is lovely.
It is hard to believe we are almost to Christmas. Have a lovely week.
Thank you Sandra! Wishing you a lovely and joy-filled week!
Pam, what a beautiful gift from your friend. You have set a perfect table to display them. Oh, how I love what Butch has written…preparing our hearts for the birthday of our Savior. You all are amazing people. I am so grateful God has allowed our paths to cross. God Bless.
Thank you so much Dianne! I am also grateful that God allowed our paths to cross! Blessings~
Wonderful dishes!Gorgeous tablescape,love your blue glasses too!Hugs!
Thank you Maristella! Hugs~
Those dishes are beautiful Pam. Lot the centerpiece and how you draped the beads. The song is beautiful! Best wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and your family.
What a very special table Pam! The plates are so beautiful and unique. I love the way your paired them with the deep blue stem ware and the wonderful centerpiece of “gifts” for the newborn king~ the words to the song made it so meaningful, Merry Merry Christmas Pam & Butch~
Jenna
Thank you Jenna~
BEAUTIFUL ! The true spirit of Christmas !
What an elegant blog- the dishes are so pretty. I love the elegant centerpiece arrangement & beautiful words of the Savior’s birth!
You have blessed me so much encouragement & inspiration this year! Thank you for sharing your home and your creativity!
Merry Christmas, my friend!
Such a beautiful post in both words and photos, my friend. I truly hope you have a blessed Christmas.
Love and hugs to you!
Lovely, Pam. I have never seen any dishes like these. I truly love them! Gorgeous setting. Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you Linda! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
The nicest table I’ve seen all year, Pam. Your family will feel so special. Happy Holidays!
Amalia
xo
Thank you for taking our hearts back to the story as we enjoyed the beauty of your table.
Thank you Michele!
Just beautiful Pam…the lyrics, the dinnerware and your gorgeous dining room! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Mary!
Beautiful and unique creation for a beautiful table setting and those plates, my goodness, they are a treasure. Love the wooden box centerpiece as well. You are very talented.
Lovely Lyrics too dear friend.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Thank you dear Fabby and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
What a lovely way to share the Christmas story. Like for you, the time has gone way too fast this year, and I’m not sure it’s going to get any better.
Merry Christmas, Linda❤️
I just found your beautiful post through Between Naps on the Porch and I was intrigued by the Title of your post that I just had to view it…I became instantly touched by this precious tablescape that I just had to send a comment to you as a first time viewer. You have captured the very essence of CHRISTMAS with these beautiful dishes and table setting. I often use the shades of blue when I decorate our dinner table for a Catholic Feast Day for Our Lady (as blue is Mary’s color) and your elegant details are just so special…The lyrics of the song go so perfectly with the photos of this exquisite dish set and the words really touched my heart. Your photos are so inspiring and this is one of the most beautiful ways I have ever seen to display the loving Christmas Story about the Birth of Jesus! What a meaningful way to honor The Baby Jesus and Our Blessed Mother for your family on Christmas Day! Thank you so much for taking the time to share these amazing photos of your extraordinary creative religious idea of blending a beautiful song written by your loved one with this Bethlehem Christmas dish set. I wish you a most heartfelt Blessed CHRISTmas Season…
Debbie, how very nice to meet you! I am thrilled that the title of the post intrigued you to view. Thank you so much for your lovely comments, they are so encouraging. It truly tells the Christmas story. In our blog post on Christmas Eve, we are including a video of my husband and me singing the song he wrote, Holy Love In A Manger! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and please come back to visit!
Beautiful dishes and beautiful song! Loved reading it on this glorious Christmas evening! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann❤️
How pretty are those plates! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, Sherry!
I will feature this tomorrow at Home Sweet Home!
How exciting, thank you Sherry!
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Thank you so much Marilyn! Happy New Year!
I must have missed this table so beautifully done. The illustrations on the dishes are perfect and the accompanying words you provide are so lovely. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Barbara!