The incomparable Karen Clark Sheard took a quick minute from her schedule to catch up with me about what she loves most about Christmas.  She also weighed in about her Christmas plans and… I kinda wanna hang out with the Sheards during the holiday season! LOL

Here’s what she had to say…

“My favorite part of the Christmas holiday (and this is a tough one, because there are so many parts of this holiday season I love and enjoy so much…), but to try and narrow it down, I’d say it’s the how the “atmosphere”, collectively, and nationwide, seems to change to that of kindness, peace, and love… and the desire to give, in all facets, at this time, seems so much stronger.

As Christians, of course we know, believe, share, and primarily celebrate God’s greatest gift to us: His son, Jesus.  Although there are those who don’t agree, believe, or even know this, for the most part, the Christmas holiday is the only holiday, I know, where people still (no matter their background or personal beliefs) seem to come together and really make a valid effort to at least “practice” some of what our Savior came to earth for.

Also at this time, it appears most people will at least acknowledge the awesome truth which I and my family consistently rejoice over:  He (Jesus) came to earth, born in a manger… just for “lil ole us.”  And so during this short time/season, the world, for the most part is just a little ‘different’, in a “positive way…”

Some of my plans for the Christmas holiday include: spending time with my wonderful family, who I love and adore, at home… enjoying each other and just having good ole’ fashion fun!

We love to laugh and we also play games.  And we’ll go to various events together over the holiday season (such as going for family drives looking at various lights and holiday decorations in the city, holiday shopping, holiday shows/musicals, etc.), where a lot of times, because of all of our hectic schedules, we don’t get a lot of time to do, as frequently as we’d all like, during the year.

My daughter, Kierra, and I also cook together, and have extra “girl” time! As 1st Lady of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ, where my husband, J. Drew Sheard, is pastor, I also look forward to attending and supporting, with my family, the special holiday events we have at our ministry, such as:  our music dept’s annual Christmas concert, our Christmas productions/plays, our many auxiliaries’ community outreach programs, and other various celebrations for our youth and young adults.

This is also a time where I honestly do try and relax a little and get some much needed rest!  I’ll also be “gearing up” to promote my new, upcoming project, All In One, which I am so excited about, and I also hope you all enjoy!

I’m always ready for another new year of ministry and I am truly so grateful to God for each new year.

Happy holidays to everyone and God Bless you! Remember Jesus, celebrate Him this season, and all year long.”