Keeping Christ in Christmas

Today we shared some ways to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas. We should always remember the reason we celebrate to begin with. Thanks to iMOM and FamilyLife for their wonderful articles.

Here are some ways that we loved!

  • Having a child friendly nativity scene
  • Share how God has made an impact in your life
  • Read the real Christmas story
  • Give only three gifts

Click HERE to read more from imom and HERE for more from familylife!

Christmas Conversation Starters

This morning we talked about different questions to use at your family or friend gatherings this holiday season found on family life.com. You can use these questions to talk about the meaning of Christmas and what it means to you. You can also make a jar of conversation and place the questions inside and go around the table and have each person pick and question and share there answers.

Food this Christmas

Today we talked about food for the holidays. First we talked about “Traditional Christmas Food From Around the World”. It is so interesting to see the different traditions that others have. Some of these things may look like something you would try and others not so much.

  • Bacalao, the Traditional Mexican Christmas Food
  • The Traditional Christmas Food in Germany: Christmas Goose
  • A Traditionally American Christmas Dessert: Fruitcake
  • The Surprising Japanese Christmas Tradition: Fried Chicken

To read more and to see pictures of these meals click HERE.

We also talked about some pantry-friendly dinners for the family around the holidays. Thank you to All Recipes for this article! Here are some of our favorites…

  • Simple Beef Stroganoff
  • Skillet Lasagna
  • Pita Pizza
  • Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole

to see all 30 recipes click HERE.

The WNZR Staff shares their favorite Christmas Songs

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Marcy Rinehart – Labor Of Love by Jill Phillips with Andrew Peterson

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Joe Rinehart – How Many Kings by Downhere

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Wesley Boston – Silent Night by Sanctus Real

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Catherine Haws – Hey Moon by Sidewalk Prophets

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Alyssa Sidle – Baby Boy by for King & Country

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Kelsi Brake – Welcome to Our World by Chris Rice

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Mackenzie Holder – Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer by Francesca Battistelli

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Dylan Elliott – Christmas Eve Sarajevo by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Jonathon Langdon – Christmas Eve Sarajevo by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Zoe Bricker – What A Glorious Night by Sidewalk Prophets

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Ricky Geyer – You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch by Newsong

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Grant Hauger – Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Allison Prouty – White Christmas by Bing Crosby

Staff Favorite Christmas Songs 2021 Daniel Skrzypchak – Little Saint Nick by The Beach Boys

Traditions to do with the Family!

This morning we talked about some traditions that can be adopted into your family this year! Christmas is a time to bring your family together and it’s just around the corner! Thank you to Six Sisters’ Stuff for this wonderful article.

Here are some traditions you can start this year!

  • Have a cookie exchange party
  • Go Christmas caroling
  • The Giving tree
  • Check out local light displays

To see more click HERE for “25 Family Christmas Traditions”.

The Food For The Hungry Crew shares thoughts about the 40th Anniversary Drive

Food For The Hungry celebrated its 40th Anniversary on Friday, 12/10/21. WNZR talked with crew members, board members, and volunteers. They shared their thoughts about this memorable experience and the legacy of giving in Knox County.

Click HERE to hear from our great team!

Click HERE to see some exciting totals from this year’s drive, plus a highlight video of this special day.

You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

Lisa Mazzari talks about 2021 Food For The Hungry on Drive Day!

WNZR talked with Lisa Mazzari about 2021 Food For The Hungry at the beginning of Drive Day.

Lisa tells us where collection points are and when they will be open.

She also shares the details of how people can give online.

Lisa explains the impact Food For The Hungry has had on the community and what the 40 year legacy means to her.

Click HERE to hear Lisa Mazzari’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

Katelynn Mast talks about 2021 Food For The Hungry!

WNZR talked with Katelynn Mast about 2021 Food For The Hungry.

Katelynn walked us through her day as Marketing Director for Food For The Hungry and shared some surprises she has had this year.

She also shared the details of how people can give to Food For The Hungry.

Katelynn explained the impact Food For The Hungry has had on the community and what the 40 year legacy means to her.

Click HERE to hear Katelynn Mast’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

Interchurch Social Services’ Katie Frazier talks about 2021 Food For The Hungry!

WNZR talked with Katie Frazier about 2021 Food For The Hungry.

Katie tells us role in the Interchurch Social Services and how long she has been in this ministry.

She also shares goals for 2022 and prayer requests for her and her team.

Katie tells us the impact COVID-19 has had on her and the community. She also shares what the slogan means to her and her team.

Click HERE to hear Katie Frazier’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

Interchurch Social Services’ Cindy Martin talks about 2021 Food For The Hungry!

WNZR talked with Cindy Martin about 2021 Food For The Hungry.

Cindy tells us role in the Interchurch Social Services and how long she has been in this ministry.

She also shares goals for 2022 and prayer requests for her and her team.

Cindy tells us the impact Food For The Hungry has had on her and the community. She also shares what the slogan means to her and her team.

Click HERE to hear Cindy Martin’s conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.

You can stay connected to the Food For The Hungry calendar in a few ways

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty

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