ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
DECEMBER 25TH, 2005
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Again Christmas: abiding point of return...
all that is dear, that is lasting,
renews its hold on us: we are home again
Elizabeth Bowen
TODAY'S ACTION
Live with the thought of being in God's care
TODAY'S QUOTE
How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts!
O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments
Benjamin Franklin
CHRISTMAS
The Word became Flesh and made His dwelling among us, and we have seen His glory: The glory of an only Son coming from the Father, filled with enduring love.
John 1:14
The most obvious symbol of Christmas are lights – Christmas candles, window lights, luminaries, lights on the Advent Wreath and Christmas tree. All signifying that Jesus Christ is the Light of the world
The Christmas candle is an ancient tradition. It is usually placed in the center of the Advent Wreath to complete the removal of darkness and sin by the Coming of Christ
One of my internet friends said: We light the candle in the window to let our light shine so everyone will know we are Gods children and we honor and observe him.
What a wonderful thought!
Remember that JESUS is the REASON for the SEASON and why we CELEBRATE
HAPPY SUNDAY !!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL !
I’m off to church this morning to celebrate this holy day ! I think my DD and her hubby will be there too. We used to fill a pew when the family would go to church and now I’m sure it would be two! I'll be missing those not here today !
Changes are sometimes so hard to take, but Christmas Day never changes. It’s still the brightest day of the year. Resounding with good wishes and hope!
May you all have a very blessed and joyful Christmas Day !
TODAY’S LINK
http://www.raaacartoons.com/christmas1.html
TODAY IS...HAPPY MERRY CHRISTMAS DAY !
Christmas is celebrated all over the world as both the most religious and most commercial holiday of the year. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing today, I wish you A HAPPY MERRY CHRISTMAS DAY !
TODAY'S CHRISTMAS TRIVIA
Today is Christmas Day, commemorating the birth of Jesus.
Christmas is a holiday in at least 105 nations.
336: This is the earliest known year that Jesus' nativity was celebrated on December 25th, as mentioned in the Philocalian Calendar of A.D.
354. Jesus' birth was commemorated on January 6th in Greek Orthodoxy, although by the 400s most of the Eastern churches had accepted the Roman date
1223: St. Francis of Assisi assembled one of the first Nativity scenes, in Greccio, Italy
1510 A decorated Christmas tree recorded at Riga, Latvia.
1610 Tinsel invented in Germany.
1660 Record of a tree lit with candles in Germany.
1800 Tree ornaments being manufactured in Europe
1819 Popular sketch by Krimmel released depicting an American family with a Christmas tree on the table.
1822 German merchants living in England have decorated trees in their homes.
1822 Clement Moore, an American, writes A Visit From Saint Nicholas for his family(now known as Twas the Night Before Christmas)-published in 1848
1833 Red poinsettias sold in Philadelphia.
1841 Christmas crackers being manufactured in England.
1843 Charles Dickens writes A Christmas Carol.
1846 Illustration London News publishes a picture of the Royal Family gathered around a Christmas tree. The picture helps popularize the table top Christmas tree
1880 German glass ornaments sold in Woolworth's.
1882 First electric Christmas tree lights sold in New York.
1892 Wire hook for hanging tree ornaments is patented in the United States.
1896 The T. Eaton Company produces its first Christmas catalogue.
1905 Santa Claus arrives by wagon at the T. Eaton Company store in Toronto.
1917 J.C. Hall (of Hallmark) imported fancy decorated envelope linings from France to sell as "gift dressing".
1923 Pink poinsettias produced.
1939 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer created by Robert May for an American department store as a Christmas promotion.
TODAY'S SMILE
The Four Stages Of Life
1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus
TODAY'S WORD
car·ol noun
1. Music. A song of praise or joy, especially for Christmas.
2. An old round dance often accompanied by singing. car·ol·ing --intr. 1. To sing in a loud, joyous manner. 2. To go from house to house singing Christmas songs. --tr. 1. To celebrate in or as if in song: caroling the victory. 2. To sing loudly and joyously
TODAY'S REFLECTION
To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord
Luke 2:11
Christ doesn't need a gift or a present from us. Jesus does want our presence. Jesus does want us to share. Jesus does want us to bring God's love to our family, friends, and neighbors. Jesus wants us to make a difference for God.
From Daily Devotions http://www.devotions.net/home.htm
TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC
Use wooden clothespins to hold outdoor tree lights in place
85 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
Delight yourself in the Lord and
He will give you the desires of your Heart
Psalm 37:4
I Love You All !!!
Be Blessed !!!
Ma
MY JOURNALS
http://journals.aol.com/marainey1/GoodMorningSunshine/
BRIGHT SIDE LOGO BY SON #6
http://www.nois.com/rainey/rainey.htm
www.graphicgarden did the wonderful graphics
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