What is Christmas?

Christmas is tenderness for the past, 

courage for the present,

hope for the future.

It is a fervent wish that every

cup may overflow with

blessings rich and eternal, and

that every path may lead to peace.

Christmas is every time you let

God love others through you.

It is every time you smile and 

offer a hand. 

You see Christmas in a

child's shining eyes, a

neighbor's wave and 

hear a cheerful greeting.

Christmas is brightening others' lives,

bearing others' burdens,

easing others' loads and

supplanting empty hearts and lives

with generous gifts. 

May peace be

your gift at

Christmas

and your treasure

in the

New Year