Christmas is......
Santa, presents, snow,
Christmas trees, snowmen,
and the usual holiday wrappings,
but throughout the season
the real spirit of Christmas
prevails...
~The Christ Child~
The Story of Christmas
"1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed... 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with Child" (Luke 2:1, 4-5).
"6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:6-7).
"8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night... 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people" (Luke 2:8,10).
"And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger" (Luke 2:12).
"Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men" (Luke 2:14).
"15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into Heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the LORD hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger" (Luke 2:15-16).
"Hath not the Scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?" (John 7:42).
"And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, Who is called Christ" (Matthew 1:16).
The Reason for The Season
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a safe and happy Christmas Day,
lots of good health for my family and myself,
a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings,
and peace and goodwill to all. I have been kinda good this year.
I am leaving cookies and milk
on the table for you
and a carrot for your reindeer. Love, Kay
I will always remember the Christmas that I came running down the stairs on Christmas morning and setting under the tree were two little wooden rocking chairs, one for me and one for my baby brother.
After the tree is decorated we like to sit back and watch Christmas movies on the VCR.
Our Favorite Christmas Movies
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It's a Wonderful Life
with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed
Christmas Story
with little Ralphie and his dream of getting a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas
Christmas Vacation
....we love the scene where Clark goes sledriding.
