Lights on the Hill

12/24/2021

Want to experience a intimate country Christmas Eve Service? Please come join us!

Please join us this Friday at 7 pm to celebrate Jesus' birth at our Candlelight Christmas Eve service.

12/22/2021

How about making some ice cube candles?

Cut off the top of a 1 quart waxed cardboard milk or juice carton.. Pour 1 inch of melted paraffin in the bottom and place an 8 inch-taper candle (any color) in the middle. Pack ice around the candle. Pour melted paraffin into the carto until it is full. Let the wax harden overnight and tear away the mold.

As the center candle burns, drippings will trickle through holes to give an interesting affect. Make sure you place the candle on a candle plate.

Below is a link for an older video but provides a great visual for the candles.

Pattiewack shows you how to make cool candles with ice! How "cool" is that!

12/21/2021

On Christmas Eve, Spaniards first colonizing the Southwest lit symbolic fires in front of their homes and on the path to church so that the Christ Child could find His way. Some believed that the Christ Child wandered through the night and blessed all who set a guiding light.

Luminarias (luminaries) can be made quite simply with a #10 paper bag. White bags shine more light. Fold down the bag 2 or 3 folds. Put about a cup of sand in the bag. Place a votive candle into the middle of the sand, pushing it in just enough to steady it.

Outline your driveway and /or walkway by placing them about 3 feet apart. The bags protect the candles from a light wind.

Did you know that during LOTH, we line the campus walkways with around 700 luminaires?

12/17/2021

It's time for a story! Listen to Lyn read "Trouble at the Inn" by Dina Donohue. This is radio style so gather around and just listen.

12/16/2021

Thread ornaments are fun family project. You can use embroidery thread, twine, yarn, etc. Be creative with your colors. Check out the video below.

DIY String Ornaments {balls and trees} Today I will show you how to make lacy hollow cone and balls to me used as Christmas decorations. You will need white ...

12/15/2021

Listen to the Capital 4 singing O Holy Night.

Lights on the Hill is happy to present The Capital Four quartet from the Concord Coachmen Chorus! Lead: Louis JacobBaritone: Brian RileyBass: Larry DorrTenor...

12/12/2021

This is the third Sunday in Advent. We light the candle of Joy.

12/11/2021

The Smyth Building shares a collection of beautiful crèches (Nativity scene) from around the world. The French word comes from the Italian word greccio. Greccio, Italy was the town where the first manger scene was set up by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223. Some say he did this as an alternative for pilgrims wanting to go to Bethlehem, which the Turks then occupied.

Before that time, many churches had built nativity scenes, but these early mangers were covered with gold, silver, and jewels. Francis thought they were much fancier than the original manger where the Christ child was laid. He wanted to reenact the scene of the first Nativity as a solemn and joyous occasion “lest he should be accused of lightness or novelty.”

12/10/2021

Craft time!

Here’s how to make pomander balls, which are simply oranges pierced by cloves. As the fruit dries, it releases a lovely fragrance. Pomanders make beautiful centerpieces, gifts for friends, tree ornaments, and air fresheners.

Take firm oranges and stud them with whole cloves. That’s it!

You can also use a toothpick to make pre-made holes; this is helpful for children because the cloves can hurt their little hands (and ours).

Be creative and arrange the cloves in diamonds, circles, or other patterns. As the orange dries, it will release a delicate, spicy fragrance.

For a stronger aroma, cover the entire orange with cloves, and then roll it in a mixture of spices such as: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon allspice. Leave the orange in the mix for a week, turning once a day.

To hang your pomander, run a long wire through the orange; make a knot at the bottom and a loop at the top for hanging. Or, you can tie red ribbon around your pomander for a festive look!

Instructions from The Farmer's Alamanac

12/09/2021

Check out this performance by Coldstream.

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.

Lights on the Hill is happy to present local group Coldstream. "Coldstream is comprised of three members: Meg Morenz of Manchester, Sue Gerish of Hooksett, a...

12/03/2021

The Signs of Christmas

The angel gave the shepherds a sign to look for when they went to find Jesus. What are signs that Christmas is coming? What is special to you at this time of year? Share your signs of Christmas below!