Tag: christmas
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One Christmas Night

photo courtesy of Chris Sowder on Unsplash ‘Twas the night before Christmas, throughout Bethlehem town, No home, motel, or AirBnB could even be found. The streets were all crowded with merchants, travelers, and noise. To the point where the chaos bothered the girls and the boys. The census was on, everyone there, individuals and packs,…
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The Faces Of Christmas

‘Tis the season to be silly. And joyful. And aware of life in its entirety. Smiles are easy to come by during this time of year. People–typically–are kinder, more thoughtful, and gracious to those around them because it’s understood that it’s a good idea. Giving is easier because gifts are so much a part of…
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It’s Beginning To Look Like…

photo courtesy of Aaron Burden on Unsplash Less than two weeks from now, Christmas will be upon us. Carols and songs celebrating the season have been playing for a month. Blow-up Santas, Rudolphs, Yetis, and Grinches are sprinkled around the streets surrounding our neighborhood. Living in Florida, we have fake snow at a variety of…
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The Song Goes On
I heard Taylor Swift singing backup. Rounding the corner, I saw the main event. My daughter and her daughter were enjoying a Christmas gift with great enthusiasm. Karaoke time! The joy and passion with which they sang were contagious. They had me moving with the beat. The Christmas season has always been a time of…
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Have You Heard What Can Be Heard?
Most of us have no context for the work of shepherds. Pastures and grazing land aren’t common to many areas here unless it’s for cows. Green areas are often set aside for farming. Shepherds weren’t the most popular people in town. Their jobs were mundane but necessary, and the effects of their work often caused…