This is my favorite time of year, particularly as we celebrate our Savior's birth through the singing of carols, the display of Christmas decorations, the exchange of gifts, cards, etc. My lasting good memories of childhood are associated with Christmas time: Christmas trees displayed through people's front windows throughout the neighborhood, the bright bulbs and lights hanging on those trees, the door-to-door caroling, inspirational music, the joy of exchanging gifts. Growing up I remember the stories of armies holding ceasefires at Christmas time, of even enemies exchanging Christmas greetings. However, those lulls in fighting were not to last; but they could have. May we all enjoy this Christmas season. May you feel the excitement of the sounds and sights of Christmas. But most of all, may you feel the love of our Savior who came into this world to live and to die for us so that we may find joy. May we all feel that joy and hold our own ceasefires this coming year and be peacemakers to all of those around us -- and may it last!
I love this. I also love that at this time of year people are more focused on the needs of others especially those less fortunate!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture dad and great message too! Love ya! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYour tree sure was beautiful!
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