December 24, 2005
The Reason for the Season
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.
Happy birthday, Jesus, and a Merry Christmas to all.
I'll see you all again on the 26th.
Number 14 Peace to men of GOOD WILL. Huge difference. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: jeffersonranch at December 24, 2005 03:22 PMWishing you and your family a blessed Christmas.
Posted by: seawitch at December 24, 2005 07:42 PMMerry Christmas to you and yours!
Warm Regards,
Pebble
Posted by: PebblePie at December 24, 2005 10:33 PMMerry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all visiting this BLOG ....
Posted by: Retired Spy at December 24, 2005 11:02 PMMy 4 year old daugther explained Christmas to me today. In CVS drug store buying hose, she informed me that we needed to buy a birthday card for Jesus. It is his birthday and he needed a card and a cake. I of course made a red velvet cake and bought a card that we have put under the tree. That is what it is all about!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: scgeecheegirl at December 25, 2005 02:37 AMA very Merry Christmas to my Christian friends, a Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends, and a groovy winter solstice to everyone else!
I don't comment here often, but I enjoy reading this blog immensely. I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your insight and your humor. May the New Year be kind to you and your families.
Posted by: lady redhawk at December 25, 2005 09:12 AMMerry Christmas to you and your's Bob. God Bless.
We all know that Jesus was actually born in September, right?
http://users.aristotle.net/~bhuie/birthday.htm
December 25th is Saturnalia -- a blowout, weeklong Roman festival of orgies and feasting to celebration the birth of the sun god! Io Saturnalia, everybody! Keep the Saturn in Saturnalia!
You all are welcome to celebrate Jesus' birthday as well, any excuse for a party in midwinter is a good excuse -- just don't forget the real reason for the season.
Posted by: Ben at December 27, 2005 12:57 AMmy goodness. I posted a comment earlier, but it seems to have disappeared. Have you checked to make sure your equipment is working properly?
Posted by: MzNicky at December 27, 2005 02:29 AMSince it seems to have gone missing, let me repeat:
Why have all you godly Christians stayed up all Christmas Eve and into Christmas day googling butt plugs?
And if liberals are indeed in a "persistent vegitative state," why are you so worried about them?
Posted by: MzNicky at December 27, 2005 02:31 AMmy goodness. I posted a comment earlier, but it seems to have disappeared. Have you checked to make sure your equipment is working properly?
Perhaps your *ahem* equipment isn't working. That would explain the total insipidness of your comment.
Why have all you godly Christians stayed up all Christmas Eve and into Christmas day googling butt plugs?
We're doing our best to find you a present that you actually need. Maybe this time you won't use it as a pacifier.
And if liberals are indeed in a "persistent vegitative state," why are you so worried about them?
Because we're "compassionate" conservatives....
Posted by: Elephant Man at December 27, 2005 09:04 PM
