WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?

 

"Christmas is for children,"
We oft hear people say,
Ignorant, apparently,
Of the meaning of the day.

 

Christmas isn't Santa Claus
And all his many toys,
Nor is it decorated trees
And gifts of every size.

 

Christmas isn't ornaments,
Which, once a year, are seen,
Or candles on the table top
With colors red and green.

 

Christmas isn't  singing carols
Or seeing cards are sent,
And though these are important, too
A deeper meaning's meant.

 

So in this season's busyness
Let's stop and think a minute;
"Why is this called Christmas time
If Christ is not shared in it?"

 

Christmas is to celebrate
The blessed Christ-child's birth,
'Twas on that day in human form
That God came to this earth.

 

Christmas is (at least should be)
A day for everyone,
To praise the Father for His Gift
Of Jesus Christ, His Son.

 

Yes, Christmas is for everyone
Let's all keep that in mind,
It isn't just for children,
For Christ came to save mankind.

 

author unknown

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS CHEER

 

Oh! The joy of Christmas cheer.
It thrills the heart from year to year.
The ringing bells familiar bring
An urge to do our Christmas thing.

 

Merrily humming the carols many,
Visits to Mamma or cousin Jenny.
Savoring goodies so pretty and yummy
That please the eye and fill the tummy.

 

Lights of beauty in every hue___
Lights of yellow, green, and blue
Twinkling off and twinkling on
With glorious displays upon the lawn.

 

Precious memories, not a few;
What does this season mean to you?
Presents galore on Christmas morn
Or the truest meaning...A Christ Child born.

 

Bernice Hillman

 

 

 

 

 

 

"What we are is God's gift to us.
What we become is our gift to God."

 

 

 

 

 

Decide to have a good day.
"This is the day the Lord hath made;
 let us rejoice and be glad in it."
 Psalms 118:24