“To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Savior and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world.
Presidential message, December 25, 1927”
― Calvin Coolidge
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
“And when we give each other Christmas gifts in His name, let us remember that He has given us the sun and the moon and the stars, and the earth with its forests and mountains and oceans–and all that lives and move upon them. He has given us all green things and everything that blossoms and bears fruit and all that we quarrel about and all that we have misused–and to save us from our foolishness, from all our sins, He came down to earth and gave us Himself.”
― Sigrid Undset
I admit I only liked the snow as observed from a warm cozy house. We are looking forward to several days of rain which is always a blessing since we always seem to live where there are droughts- yes, even in Oregon! Graphics from Art House Whimsy and Oscraps.
The magic of Christmas is not found in presents but in the Presence of Immanuel- which means “God With Us.”
Happy 4th of July!
And our world is no nearer to this 6 years later.
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