The Real Reason for Christmas

[ReturntoGod]

Mary's Christmas Dream


I had a dream, Joseph. I don't understand it, not really, but I think it was about a birthday celebration for our Son. I think that was what it was all about. The people had been preparing for it for about six weeks. They had decorated the house and bought new clothes. They'd gone shopping many times and bought elaborate gifts. It was peculiar, though, because the presents weren't for our Son. They wrapped them in beautiful paper and tied them with lovely bows and stacked them under a tree. Yes, a tree, Joseph, right in their house. They'd decorated the tree also. The branches were full of glowing balls and sparkling ornaments. There was a figure on the top of the tree. It looked like an angel might look. Oh, it was beautiful. Everyone was laughing and happy. They were all excited about the gifts. They gave the gifts to each other, Joseph, not to our Son. I don't think they even knew Him. They never mentioned His name. Doesn't it seem odd for people to go to all that trouble to celebrate someone's birthday if they don't even know Him. I had the strangest feeling that if our Son had gone to this celebration He would have been intruding. Everything was so beautiful, Joseph, and everyone so gay, but it made me want to cry. How sad for Jesus - not to be wanted at His own birthday party. I'm glad it was only a dream. How terrible, Joseph, if it had been real.

-Author Unknown

 

[guitman69]

It's only fitting. The christians stole this day from a pagan holiday. It's about time we took it back.

 

[venray]

The real reason for Christmas.......

.....or any religious holiday is to spend time with family & friends
and to take the time to be kind to perfect strangers or to do something nice for someone who needs it.

This will please God more than anything especially if you can keep the "Christmas Spirit" in your hearts all year long and live life accordingly.

 

[qjakal]

Broke down...

Alright alright...I got JC a gift too...although what the heck he'll do with warm socks is beyond me, I felt bad about your post and split the 2 pairs I got for myself. Hope this helps him... Q

 

[venray]

Q

😀 😀 😀

 

[Strelnikov]

No need for smartass replies, folks. A Puritan Christmas is OK for adults. I felt that way myself between marriages.

Now that I've got a little girl, I figure all of that other stuff is for her and don't begrudge it. Her enthusiasm and excitement transforms all of the commercial BS into harmless fun. I'll bet that even Q, secretly, feels the same way now that he has a new daughter. Come on now, admit it!

Strelnikov

 

[red indian]

Jesus Saves!........

...but he fails to collect the ball cleanly and palms it out in to the path of Malcolm Christy who cooly slots the ball away for another Derby victory.

 

[Scooby112211]

Just saw the Derby victory 3-1 over Aston...but that's beside the point 😉

Christmas sort of has been bastardized in years past by advertisement executives, but this year, more than any year, we need Christmas. We need to celebrate the fact that we're alive and safe. We need to celebrate the fact that God has granted us safety and peace of mind, and that our forces overseas have sacrified their Christmas to keep us and their families safe. That is the true meaning of Christmas, being together with family to celebrate the birth of our Savior. We celebrate this with gifts to show our love for each other. Scott, you may not fully agree. That's fine. I'll save a good $25.00 not buying you that shirt you wanted. Everybody should have a right to celebrate Christmas in whatever way works for them. And I agree that there may be some individuals who do not know the true meaning of Christmas. However, we have all seen some sort of Christmas special on tv, and no matter how corny they are (Oh no! For whatever reason, we won't have Christmas! Oh...wait!!), something has to be said about their general message. They actually make you think about what Christmas means to you. I take a lot of joy in finding a gift that my family members will really like and enjoy, but I would gladly trade in all my presents, my shiny new X-box, and every dime in my pocket to keep us together, and safe. I feel that that's the most important thing, and I think that there is a different meaning for every person out there. So to all, I wish a happy and safe Christmas. To Scott, thanks for spurring the subject, I don't usually blabber on so much, and I hope that you have a safe and fun time in your newfound appreciation for God. Myriads, thanks for being such a great Tzar, and thanks for being there to handle all my stupid problems. I've certainly become a much better moderator and public relations person thanks to you. Jeff, your cool-headedness is definately admirable, and your ability to deflate any argument I have is astounding 😉 Dave, you're funny as hell. Have a safe and merry Christmas, and I hope your dentist bill isn't too high. I bought you some dental floss! 😀 Dig Dug Dog, thanks for writing that awesome story for me, I really look forward to the next installment. Biscuit, I'll be sure to run over a squirrel for ya. Tklr5150, you gotta stop hangin around Dave and I, your comments are now funnier than mine, and you always get to the deranged punchline before me! 😛 To everyone else in the community (and I know I forgot a lot of you that I should personally thank), Have a Safe and Wonderful Christmas, and a very happy, safe, and prosperous New Year!

Scoob 😀

 

[venray]

Extremely well said, Scoob.......




Thank you.

 

[qjakal]

Loot?

It's ...NOT...about the loot? No wonder the damn stock market is having a tough time. We need to look into this concept closely... Q

 

[omega]

who is the gift really from?

I heard a story about a man who was upset about his neighbor. The neighbor was a widow woman with small children who was a very dedicated Christian. Of course it was a struggle for a widow to support her family. Every time someone helped her she would give thanks and praise to God for helping her. This is what uspet the man, he knew that it was others helping her and not God. So to prove his point he went out and bought a bunch of groceries for her family. He took the food to her house, left it on the door step, rang the bell then hid behind the bushes. The woman came out, saw the groceries and true to her nature started giving thanks to God. The man jumped out and said, "Aha, God did not give you those groceries, I went to the store, bought them, and I am the one who left them for you."

Without skipping a beat the woman said, "Thank you Lord, not only did you give me these groceries, you got the devil to pay for them!"

 

[qjakal]

Hmmm..

That jumping out of the bushes thing can get you hurt....was that the moral of the story? That poor bastard! Out the money for the groceries, scorned and ridiculed on top of that, and in danger from bushes! No good deed goes unpunished....what a life! Q

 

[dvnc]

I'm waitin' for someone t'do the "Santa Claus is satan's work" argument. Heard that one a bunch.

Ever wonder why there's no yule log in the story of Christ's birth? That's a pagan practice. Same with stockings, decorated greenery, and the like.

Christmas, as a word, represents Christ's birth. The time it's placed is the Winter Solstice, wherein every culture in the Northern Hemisphere has a celebration. Why? 'Cause much of it freezes over, and celebration raises spirits, and gives hope.

The two coincide. Some say it's a machination of a religion. I say it doesn't really matter. I'm not Christian, and celebrate the Solstice with Christians, Jews, Moslems, and now with those celebrating Kwanzaa. It's a celebration of joy and life in one of the coldest parts of the year.

It's all about the love, essentially. I agree with that, by any name.

dvnc

 

[qjakal]

Yup...

Gotta agree with d...once a year anyway...lol! Q

 

[dvnc]

LOL! Thanks, Q. 😉

 

[CitY of MicA]

more post-Christmas spirit

Alright alright...I got JC a gift too...although what the heck he'll do with warm socks is beyond me, I felt bad about your post and split the 2 pairs I got for myself. Hope this helps him... Q

I've only one pair of socks left, but I'm sending them to you, Q (one kind act repays another).

 

[qjakal]

Greedy...

I don't want to be greedy, mate...just send the left one and I'll hop on cold days. Q

 

[CitY of MicA]

will do

The left one's in the mail. See if you can guess where the hole is; I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Hey, a while back in this sub-forum, you mentioned that you liked Thin Lizzy. They are one of my favorite bands, too. Are you familiar with Johnny the Fox. How great an album is that?!