Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I wish you all Merry Christmas! May the light of Christmas bring you joy and happiness! On this joyous occasion I
would like to explain the real meaning of Christmas. Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards
in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the yard, stockings hanging in the living room, and shouts
of “Merry Christmas” to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas? For many people, Christmas is a
time of sorrow. They don’t have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are
saddened at Christmas time when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various
reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish and not a reality for some. Yet, Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is
a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. You see, Christmas is
when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought
great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great
event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of His coming hundreds of years before. The star
stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child. We can truly be
happy at Christmas! No matter what may be happening, we can know that we are His children. We then become
sons and daughters of God. Heaven will be our home one day. Wish you Happy Christmas!
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