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December 2025
The editors of The Stir wish you a Merry Christmas and want to edify you with these fun and heartfelt stories of beloved nativities, tasty traditions, budgeting tips, and book recommendations, all written by women of Calvary.
Seeking joy : an Advent devotional
Stephanie Conkright shares a special Advent devotional.
Nativity set tale: where is baby Jesus?
Vicki Tierney shares a humorous tale of the day baby Jesus went missing!
Nativity set tale: the best VBS craft ever
Deb Jones shares the story of a VBS craft that has lasted 42 years!
Nativity set tale: a recycled holy family
Jill Pearson delights in a whimsical nativity set, made by her aunt.
Christmas joy on a budget
Becky Homme shares creative, budget-friendly ideas for Christmas.
Faces of Calvary: meet Lynda Graves
Meet Lynda Graves, a warm and friendly face at Calvary.
Cooks of Calvary: a 35-year lefse tradition
Mary Hanson never tires of her lefse-making tradition!
Book review: The Women of Christmas
Melissa Meyers recommends The Women of Christmas, an advent book focusing on three women connected to the birth of Jesus.
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