Merry Christmas!

journey

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Merry Christmas Everyone,

I wish you joy and peace in the sure knowledge that Jesus Christ is LORD.

Luke 2:4-20 (KJV) 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. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
 

journey

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HUMBUG

eh !

This time of year becomes what each family makes it to be. It can and should be one of the most beautiful family times of the year - one of worship, praise, thanksgiving, and fellowship.

I feel sorry for you if all you have is HUMBUG.
 

Town Heretic

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This time of year becomes what each family makes it to be. It can and should be one of the most beautiful family times of the year - one of worship, praise, thanksgiving, and fellowship.

I feel sorry for you if all you have is HUMBUG.
I hate humbugs. All you need is a handful of them out of tune and you can't go outside until after New Years. :plain:
 

journey

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Matthew 1:20-25 KJV But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25. And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
 

chrysostom

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merry Christmas

we no longer do Christmas cards
but
we love getting them
especially from the young showing off their growing families
they are the future
there is hope
 

CherubRam

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The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336AD, during the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine. A few years later, Pope Julius I officially declared that the birth of Jesus would be celebrated on the 25th of December.
Personally I choose not to follow the Vatican.
 

Ktoyou

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The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336AD, during the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine. A few years later, Pope Julius I officially declared that the birth of Jesus would be celebrated on the 25th of December.
Personally I choose not to follow the Vatican.

There is always someone who cannot get into the spirit of the season.
 

Rusha

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That is not the problem. The problem is that it is associated with Paganism. The same goes for Easter.

Christmas is what you make of it. Prior to being on discussion forums, I had never heard anything about the roots of Christmas being pagan.

To this day, my children and family still celebrate Christmas as most people view it: a Christian holiday. A holiday where family and friends can share good will and the desire to do something for others.

Of course, you are free to do as you like, but my family will be greeted with Merry Christmas, gifts and a family dinner.
 
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