Merry Christmas!!!
Not to long ago an Aunt of mine sent me this letter/poem called My Birthday. It is from Jesus talking about how everyone is celebrating, giving each other presents, and eating. Yet very few people invited the birthday boy! I don't know about you, but not being invited to your own birthday party sucks! (I do not say this from experience! I just know it would suck.)
As I traveled through this day, I noticed how I would "drift" from the Reason for the Season. Not intentionally, it's just we get so caught up in the giving, the getting, the celebrating and a ton of food (not that food was really in the picture today) and...we simply don't pay attention.
You know it doesn't have to be this way. There is a Catholic Church here in my hometown that as part of its Christmas celebration, after they place the baby Jesus in the manger Santa Claus approaches the Nativity Scene and kneels before the baby Jesus. The first time I saw this, I was very impressed. What a cool way of combining the true meaning of the season and a secular image.
Santa Claus really is a servant of God. There are many examples of people through out history and various cultures that Santa Claus represents. St. Nicholas is one, but he goes by many names. He spreads the truth of God by sharing love with his neighbor. Simply put I know...I'm just tired woke up way to early. So....
Joy to the world!
The Lord is come:
Let earth receive her King.
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
Merry Christmas and God bless!
2 comments:
There is a reason that many people are calling it GETMAS rather than Christmas. It is really sad. Your musings are interesting and insightful. Keep up the good work!
What up Constance? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes to you from Texas. I hope things go great for you in Humbolt County. "Legalize don't criticize." Chris
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