Merry Christmas!
My prayer is for His peace and joy to fill each of our homes this Christmas!
For myself and my family, Christmas is so much more than Santa Claus, reindeer, elves, presents, and such…
no, Christmas, as it is said in the Grinch cartoon, “Maybe Christmas, perhaps... means a little bit more!” Indeed, it means A Lot More!
Christmas is receiving the first, most holy gift ever given over two thousand years ago... our Savior, Jesus Christ, born of His mother Mary, in a manger.
"And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins."
Matthew 1:21
We decorate and light up our trees, with a star on top, in honor of that first Christmas- when the Light of the World came, to outshine all the darkness!
"O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel"
As we gather with family, friends, and loved ones this Christmas Season... some will be seated right next to us, while others will be ever present in our hearts and memories!
These vintage Christmas card images bring to mind cherished Christmas movies for me... family gatherings and singing Christmas carols, year after year, with friends and family! Oh the joy of Christmas is a treasure we each hold in our hearts, a gift that is ours, if only we choose to receive Him!
"Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the newborn King:
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with th'angelic hosts proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the newborn King"
Glory to the newborn King:
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with th'angelic hosts proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the newborn King"
Christmas Movie Reminder:
As the children excitedly await Santa's arrival, I hope you have time to watch some of your favorite Christmas movies! Here are a few more NEW ones on TV, still to be seen...
Friday December 22, 2017:
Storyline via Hallmark: A broken-hearted New York interior designer retreats to her family’s dude ranch in Colorado for the holidays, but the arrival of a movie star... Click Here to Read More...
See the Premiere of Rocky Mountain Christmas
Friday December 22, 2017
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Saturday December 23, 2017:
Storyline via Hallmark: When a reservation mix-up at a mountain resort forces a newly-single travel writer to share a cabin with a handsome widower and his precocious daughter over the holidays, their lives are transformed... Click Here to Read More...
See the Premiere of Christmas Getaway
Saturday December 23, 2017
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Monday Christmas Day! December 25, 2017:
Storyline via UP: When Hallie and Lucas get engaged, they quickly begin planning the tropical beach wedding of their dreams. But the happy couple starts to get caught in family drama when both sets of parents can’t seem to agree on anything. Adding to the turmoil... Click Here to Read More...
See the Premiere of Winter Wedding
Monday Christmas Day! December 25, 2017
at 7pm/6c. on UP
Monday Christmas Day! December 25, 2017:
Storyline via Hallmark: It’s Christmastime in Hope Valley and the town is abuzz over the introduction of the Wishing Tree, with all the townspeople eagerly placing their wishes on its branches in the hopes they’ll be granted. Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) wishes for... Click Here to Read More...
See the Premiere of When Calls the Heart: The Christmas Wishing Tree
Monday Christmas Day! December 25, 2017
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
*See the Christmas TV Schedule for times on these movies and more!
Among all the New Christmas Movies, you may also want to see these family favorites... White Christmas, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Waltons "The Best Christmas," I Love Lucy Christmas Special, The Santa Clause, Prancer, plus new Hallmark Channel movies from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day, the Happy Yule Log, Holiday Homecoming with Jewel, and the Christmas Parade on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and on Christmas Eve Night... it’s the traditional, beloved classic It’s a Wonderful Life!
The Christmas Story
Luke 2 - King James Version
2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
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.
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.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
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.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Many Blessings to all of you who visit here
at Christmastime and all year through!
at Christmastime and all year through!
☆May the true spirit of Christmas,☆
♫the echo of the carols,🎶
🎄and the lights of the trees~🎄
bring happiness and joy into your lives,
hearts, and home...
this Christmas Season and in the New Year- 2018!
Have a truly Blessed,
Merry Christmas, Everyone!!! Net
♫the echo of the carols,🎶
🎄and the lights of the trees~🎄
bring happiness and joy into your lives,
hearts, and home...
this Christmas Season and in the New Year- 2018!
Have a truly Blessed,
Merry Christmas, Everyone!!! Net
"Glory to the New Born King!"
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