The Real Reason I Celebrate Christmas

Here we are at the last day before Christmas and I haven't finished shopping. I'm going this morning, I only have a few gifts to buy, and some odds and ends for Christmas dinner.

The 2nd "Triplet" arrived from Vegas yesterday. The last "Triplet" will arrive from Florida (she's visiting her fiance) and the guest list will be complete. My brother up in Idaho, the pastor, is unable to come down but he and his family plan on coming down next month.

So, while no creature but me is stirring all through the house, I wanted to tell you the reason my family and Christians around the globe celebrate Christmas.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them in heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Luke 2:1-16.

I'm doing my running around all day and the house is filled with loved ones, and I don't know when I'll be back, so let me say now, in case I miss your blog this morning: Merry Christmas!!!

Debo Blue