At Christmas time there was a man who looked
so out of place, as people rushed about him
at a hurried sort of pace. He stared at the
Christmas lights, the tinsel everywhere, the
shopping center Santa Claus, with children
gathered near. The Mall was packed with
shoppers, who were going to & fro, some with
smiles, and some with frowns, and some too
tired to go. They rested on the benches or
they hurried on their way, to fight the crowd
for purchases to carry home that day. The
music from a stereo was playing loud and clear
of Santa Claus and snowmen, and a funny nosed
reindeer. He heard the people talk about the
good times on the way, of parties, fun and food
galore, and gifts exchanged that day. "I'd like
to know what's going on," the man was heard to
say, "There seems to be some sort of celebration
on the way, and would you tell me who this is,
all dressed in red and white? And why are
children asking HIM about a special night?" The
answer came in disbelief, "I can't believe my
ears! I can't believe you do not know that
Christmas time is here. The time when Santa
comes around with gifts for girls and boys.
When they're asleep on Christmas Eve, he leaves
them books and toys. The man you see in red
and white is Santa Claus, so sly, the children
love his joyful laugh and twinkle in his eye.
His gift packed sleigh is pulled along by very
small reindeer, as he fliles quickly through the
air, while darting here and there. The children
learn of Santa Claus while they are still quite
small. When Christmas comes, HE is the most
IMPORTANT one of all!" The stranger hung is head
in shame, he closed a nail-pierced hand. His
body shook in disbelief, he did not understand.
A shadow crossed his sticken face, his voice was
low but clear. "After all these years, they
don't know." And Jesus shed a tear.

Authur Unknown

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