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God Bless you and your wife Walt. I will remember you both and pray for much fruit to come forth and for travelling mercies for your long trip.

I myself have to work. I work in a nursing home. Please pray that I too may be a witness and help to others. Shalom Shalom my brother.

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I say enjoy Christmas in the way that makes your family happy. Me, I am enjoying my Christmas tree right now at this very moment.
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How many times I gotta ask? Please Dont tell them about all the pagan origins of Christmas.

If they believe you and they stop baking christmas cookies and decorating Christmas trees and wrapping pretty presents..... My life is over! What good is a Grinch without Christmas? Where am I gonna find Christmas cookies and Christmas trees and Christmas presents if there is no Christmas? A Grinch just cannot be a Grinch without Christmas!

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Yeshsua came to die, he said for this cause was I born.

Christians???? spend nothing on the lost at this Pagan Holy Day in comparison o what they spend on themselves

in America it is a day to glut on food, and stuff

few make a pretense that it is done in the name of God, but in the end it is the God of this world.

Yahweh open their eyes in Yeshua's Name

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quote:
Originally posted by hardcore:
Christmas is not scriptural, and no amount of kicking and screaming to save our "sacred" traditions will make it so.

I have attended many sacred celebrations where there have been very spiritual services at Christmas.

I couldn't even dream of giving up Christmas Carols, and turning my back on such a deeply respectful season, honouring baby Jesus' coming into this world.

I don't let the pagans take it away from me. I look at the tradition of the 3 Wiseman who probably travelled for days, and presented Jesus with precious gifts.

Do you not think that maybe that God was setting a precedent through them, to continue with this yuletide season of giving? There is something very rewarding about giving a little extra during this festive time, especially a special meal for the homeless.

Why do you have to keep focusing so much on the devil and giving him so much credit for taking over this world? Are we not overcomers through the precious blood of Jesus?

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quote:
Originally posted by hardcore:
December 25th is the "birthday" of the pagan Roman sun god (celebrated as Saturnalia) and is where the RCC came up with the date. It is not Jesus' birthday.

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Who cares? As long as we set aside a day, any day of our choice, to celebrate his glorious birth. We are warned about being too legalistic in the Bible concerning many spiritual matters.


The bible does not tell us to set aside a day to celebrate His birth. The world (via the RCC) tells us to. Hello! Red flag anyone?

You ask "Who cares"? I do. And many other Christians do as well.

Not celebrating something that the bible doesn't tell us to celebrate, is not being legalistic HisGrace. However, celebrating something that the world tells us to celebrate and pretending that it's Christian .... hmmm.

Christmas is not scriptural, and no amount of kicking and screaming to save our "sacred" traditions will make it so.

I have an article to post on the subject, but I think I will post it in the "Exposing" section. Seems quite fitting to me. I hope you'll read it with an open mind, and more importantly, an open heart.

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Santa
The Truth About Mr. Claus
Where did he come from, this jolly man in a soft red suit, with flowing white beard?

Sure, we all know he's not real. But for someone who isn't real, he's definitely everywhere you look this time of year.

You see his likeness on wrapping paper and rooftops, in store windows and TV ads. You hear songs about him on the radio and at your neighbor's house.

In the shopping malls, little children - on best behavior - wait patiently to have their picturers taken on his wide and welcoming lap.

"Hi Santa," they smile when it's finally their turn. It won't matter if this year's model looks a little different from last year's. If they've been taught that Santa is real, they'll go to any lengths to believe.

On the other hand, many families will have nothing to do with Santa at all. They consider him at best a distraction, at worst an affront to the truth of Christmas. And they certainly have good cause to feel that way.

It seems that year after year we see more of Santa and less of Jesus in our public celebration of Christmas. Each winter we grit our teeth as we read of legal challenges to nativity scenes at city halls and carols at public schools. Some school districts have even declared war on the word itself- Christmas. After all, that might remind people why it all began.

Perhaps that's why Santa has hit the big time. People long for tradition and custom, and the jolly one is around to fill the void. And, boy, can he produce the profits! Companies make big bucks from his image - that's why we see it everywhere.

Still, Santa does hold a special place in the hearts of many people. And so we wonder. Humanism and commercialism aside, what is the truth about Santa Claus? Where did he come from? How did we get him here?

The truth is there once was a person whose generosity was so unique that he became a legend. Here's what we know about him.

Nicholas was born in the small town of Patara, Asia Minor, in A.D. 280. His parents were wealthy people of faith.

As a child, Nicholas was devoted to God. It is said that he fasted every Wednesday and every Friday.

His mother and father died while Nicholas was still quite young. From that time forward, he dedicated his life to Christian service.

Many tales are told of his generosity. One famous painting shows him secretly leaving a bar of gold in the home of a poor man with three daughters. In those days, women needed dowries to offer their husbands; otherwise they remained unmarried. Nicholas' gift made it possible for these three maidens to wed.

Much of his generosity was like that - humble good deeds done in secret. It is said that he begged on behalf of the poor. He sometimes disguised himself to bring presents to those in need.

His goodness did not go unrecognized. The citizens of Myra elected him bishop. During the persecutions, he was captured, tortured and imprisoned. He was finally released when Constantine became emperor of Rome. From that time until his death in A.D. 314, Nicholas continued to give and to serve.

You may be wondering how we got from the very real Saint Nicholas (because he was eventually called a saint) to the Santa Claus we know today. This is a good example of how stories change over time, often so much that it becomes hard to remember how they began.

In Holland, a custom grew of celebrating December 5, the eve of Saint Nicholas' birthday Even today, Dutch families have parties, give gifts and feast on sweets, awaiting a visit from Saint Nicholas. He comes dressed as a bishop in red velvet robes and miter (a bishop's pointed hat), and he has a long white beard.

Before going to bed that night, children leave their shoes by the fireplace. They hope Saint Nicholas will return, slide down the chimney, and fill the shoes with goodies while they sleep.

Sound familiar? That's because when settlers from Holland arrived in New York in the 17th century, they brought Saint Nicholas with them.

Today commercial exploitation of the Santa Claus image has made many Christians uncomfortable enough to wish he'd disappear. They feel strongly that our customs about Santa Claus take away from the real meaning of Christmas.

Perhaps the Dutch have the right idea. They keep the gift giving and merriment of Saint Nicholas' Eve separate from the celebration of Christ's birth. Christmas is a day for church and carols, family and feasting.

In America, at some point, we began to mix it all together. But we can keep from getting mixed up ourselves.

We don't need to wipe out Santa Claus. We just need to remember who he was - a man who served so well and gave so much that people never forgot him. A man who lived a Christlike life, thinking of others more than himself.

He serves only as a reminder of the greatest gift of all God's only Son. Knowing his story, what do you think? Wouldn't Saint Nicholas be the first to say, "Jesus is the reason for the season!"

Barbara Curtis is a freelance writer from Petaluma, Calif.
HomeLife, December 1999

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We did all the stuff of the world when we
were Catholic.
Its a feel good religion up to a point.
I feel you can do what every you wish.
Grace covers it!
We , since we became saved and now reading the
bible have learned so much.
God does not tell us to celebrate the birth !
But if we wish ?
We do try to get together our children.
and give each other a gift.
But I would rather do it in Sept.
The only part I have trouble with is
Santa Clause...... [Mad] [mad2]

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9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
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quote:
Originally posted by hardcore:
December 25th is the "birthday" of the pagan Roman sun god (celebrated as Saturnalia) and is where the RCC came up with the date. It is not Jesus' birthday.

Who cares? As long as we set aside a day, any day of our choice, to celebrate his glorious birth. We are warned about being too legalistic in the Bible concerning many spiritual matters.

Luke 2:1-14
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ] the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
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One last thing. In my family it is not uncommon for us to celebrate our birthdays on a day different from our actual birthday. Simply because it is hard to get together on a weekday. I do not believe Jesus is offended by us celebrating His Day on a different
day.
betty

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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by hardcore:
We look to the world, because that is where it came from. It is not biblical. Do you really think Jesus considers it respectful for a believer to celebrate a made-up secular holiday?

"Made up"?? The fact is Jesus was born into this world, and walked on this earth in a body made of flesh.

Don't you enjoy when people respect and remember your Birthday? I am sure Jesus smiles down on those who respect and remember His Birthday.

December 25th is the "birthday" of the pagan Roman sun god (celebrated as Saturnalia) and is where the RCC came up with the date. It is not Jesus' birthday.
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I agree. I believe it is important for us as well as our children to set aside to celebrate Jesus' birth. Yes, Jesus is no longer a baby, but what a wonderful gift of humility Jesus bestowed on mankind then to allow Himself to be born into this world as a human baby. His death would not have been the same if He had not taken on human and human frailties. Jesus as a human got tired and hungry. His birth was very important to every Christian. Celebrating it, is not a sin.
betty

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quote:
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We have made a Birthday Cake with Happy Birthday Jesus, on Christmas Day.
betty

Love it - look how even the Three Wisemen travelled from afar to bring him precious gifts.

I heard just recently that Kathy Lee Gifford just allows her children to have three gifts on Christmas day because that is what Jesus got.

I don't want ever to forget this precious gift of grace and mercy, who humbled himself to come into this imperfect world so that I might live eternally secure.

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We have made a Birthday Cake with Happy Birthday Jesus, on Christmas Day.
betty

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quote:
Originally posted by hardcore:
We look to the world, because that is where it came from. It is not biblical. Do you really think Jesus considers it respectful for a believer to celebrate a made-up secular holiday?

"Made up"?? The fact is Jesus was born into this world, and walked on this earth in a body made of flesh.

Don't you enjoy when people respect and remember your Birthday? I am sure Jesus smiles down on those who respect and remember His Birthday.

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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Pastor Chuck Burke

I get this question sometimes from Bible-believers, especially around the time of the season in which the English- speaking world celebrates Christmas. Many believe the holiday is a catholic institution developed by the Pope which derived from paganistic roots. There is truth to that.

The Church wanted a holiday to celebrate the birth of Christ and the leader of Rome merged it with the paganistic winter festival solstice holiday.

Some facts:

Julius I, Bishop of Rome, appointed the 25th of December for the celebration of Christ's birth.

(1) The birth of Christ was not universally celebrated by the Christians during the first three centuries.

(2) It was the Latin (Catholic) church which first ordained it to be celebrated on the twenty-fifth of December.

(3) It was Julius I, Bishop of Rome (Pope), who made the appointment.

(4) Christmas is a genuine Roman Catholic institution.

Jesus NOT born on Dec 25.

Some say Jesus was NOT born in the Winter. One obvious reason besides the Biblical facts...

The Shepherds would not have been outside tending sheep to SEE the Angel in the Winter proclaiming the birth of Jesus. They do NOT tend sheep in Winter there.

Luke 2:8-12, "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."

But, the climate is not like here and shepherds DO tend their flocks all year round, so this is not a legitimate argument.

The Catholic Church has always acknowledged that the designation of the date for Christmas was arbitrary. Evidently they sought to Christianize the feasts of the people to shore up their 'Christian faith'.

Most Eastern Christians and Catholics celebrate the nativity on January 6.

The actual date was probably around September/October concurrent with the feast of tabernacles.

People that say we should not celebrate Christmas use the fact that we have not been commanded to celebrate it by the Bible. This is again, true. But, we weren't commanded to celebrate birthdays either, and yet we do. Thee same people believe that all O.T. celebrations and feasts such as Passover etc. were commanded in the Bible.

So, why do I celebrate it, when I am not commanded to?

3 reasons I do.

1) I don't want to be a JW. I don't want to take something that is not scripturally ungodly from my kids.

They will rebel.

Eph 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Col 3:21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Presents for all others and not for us?

We could do it in July, but why rob them of the timing of it and the festival? It helps your mood! Excited. Time off from school. Lots of reasons.

Matt 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Matt 7:9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

2) The Birth of Christ is the start of the single most important time in the history of time.

If Christ does not become flesh I am lost. It is THAT important.

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

II Jn 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

I Jn 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

Heb 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:

Heb 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

1 Tim 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

3) There is Biblical precedent. (Contrary to the belief of most)

Esther 9:1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them;) 2 The Jews gathered themselves together in their cities throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay hand on such as sought their hurt: and no man could withstand them; for the fear of them fell upon all people. 3 And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them. 4 For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. 5 Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them. 6 And in Shushan the palace the Jews slew and destroyed five hundred men.

Esther 9:17 On the thirteenth day of the month Adar; and on the fourteenth day of the same rested they, and made it a day of feasting and gladness.

Esther 9:18 But the Jews that were at Shushan assembled together on the thirteenth day thereof; and on the fourteenth thereof; and on the fifteenth day of the same they rested, and made it a day of feasting and gladness. 19 Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another. 20 And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far, 21 To stablish this among them, that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar, and the fifteenth day of the same, yearly, 22 As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.

The Bible does not command us to celebrate "Christmas". But, it never restricts us from doing so.

Col 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

Rom 14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. 6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.

THE BIBLE IS NOT COMMANDING YOU TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

BUT, IT IS ALLOWING THAT YOU MAY!!

The choice is yours, for you and your family. But, there is a CHOICE for Christians. They don't all have to behave like those that disdain the holiday season.

If yo celebrate it, celebrate it TO THE LORD. And if you don't, do that TO THE LORD.

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and I respect your right to be wrong.

[Wink]


[Kiss]
betty.

now, where is my santa hat? [Big Grin]

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quote:
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When I grew up all Christians in my town celeberated Christmas, except for Jehovah Wittnesses.
Christmas was taught even in school as a Relegious Holiday. I have grown up as a generation that still fights to keep Jesus as the reason for the season. I am not prepared to turn Christmas over to the secular world. Christmas still is Christ-----mas for a reason. Jesus is the reason for the season. I will make no apology for celeberating Christmas.
This said. I will not be critical for those who refuse to celeberate, but I would like the same respect for us who choose to keep Christmas as a day for Jesus.
betty

I understand where you're coming from TG. I was there once myself, but truth is truth. If it means giving up beloved traditions, then so be it. There is no scriptural basis for Christmas. How can we stand for truth in some areas, but not in others?

I will not be critical either, but I will speak the truth.

Besides, I respect your right to be wrong. [Kiss]

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When I grew up all Christians in my town celeberated Christmas, except for Jehovah Wittnesses.
Christmas was taught even in school as a Relegious Holiday. I have grown up as a generation that still fights to keep Jesus as the reason for the season. I am not prepared to turn Christmas over to the secular world. Christmas still is Christ-----mas for a reason. Jesus is the reason for the season. I will make no apology for celeberating Christmas.
This said. I will not be critical for those who refuse to celeberate, but I would like the same respect for us who choose to keep Christmas as a day for Jesus.
betty

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quote:
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Originally posted by wparr:
Dec 25 christmas holiday is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO steeped in pagan traditions it's not funny.

It is chock full loaded with abominations to God.

Why do we have to turn our eyes on how the world celebrates Christmas? I think we should look to Jesus to honour and focus on Him, in thanksgiving, for the miracle birth of this little Christchild.

We consider our Birthdays really special, why shouldn't we set aside a special day for Jesus? It's called respect.

We look to the world, because that is where it came from. It is not biblical. Do you really think Jesus considers it respectful for a believer to celebrate a made-up secular holiday?
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The tree is up and decorated. I got the lights on the tree before Bible Study and we put the rest on after. It is always fun for me to go through our ornaments. We have a purple ball that my mother-in-law (deceased) bought me in the 80's. I have things my son made me in school from that time, also. My family tried to talk me in to doing a theme tree a couple of times, but that is just not me. I like all the little things that they kids made. Putting up a tree brings up so many happy memories. My mom making hot cocoa. We listen to Christmas music as we worked on the tree. My sister goes and puts my mom's tree cause she can't do it anymore. I live too far away to help, but my sister is a perfectionus and would redo any help I gave anyway. [Razz]

Her tree is alway a theme tree. (her hubby likes my trees better, he says that they are more Christmas like)
Anyway here I am rambling on. Merry Christmas to you, also Joanna.
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Merry CHRISTmas, Texas Grandma!

We're gonna put up our tree after thanksgiving. [Big Grin]

My son has talked me into going all out this year. So we are having the family Christmas party at our house this year. We've got lots to do, but I refuse to start decorating until after Thanksgiving.

Love ya, Mrs. Betty!

Blessings and Shalom,
Joanna.

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quote:
Originally posted by wparr:
Dec 25 christmas holiday is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO steeped in pagan traditions it's not funny.

It is chock full loaded with abominations to God.

Why do we have to turn our eyes on how the world celebrates Christmas? I think we should look to Jesus to honour and focus on Him, in thanksgiving, for the miracle birth of this little Christchild.

We consider our Birthdays really special, why shouldn't we set aside a special day for Jesus? It's called respect.

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no problem. I was brought up in a Christian home and Church where the celebration of Jesus' birth was very important. I put up my tree today, because we are celebrating our Christmas with our son, on Thanksgiving. We three will be with the rest of the family on Christmas day in Houston.

I have no issues with those who choose not to celebrate Christmas, but don't bother me about my celebration. Our Church has a Swedish Christmas celebration at 6 a.m. on Christmas Day. It is beauitful. I will miss that this year. But will be going to the candlelight service at our old Baptist Church in Texas.
I love Christmas. I love having a Christmas tree and a manger scene. I love the way Christmas brings out the best in people. Even non Christians smile more at Christmas time.
betty

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quote:
Originally posted by TEXASGRANDMA:
Where will you spend the Christmas Holidays

We don't celebrate Christmas, but we don't hide in our closet either. Couldn't find an appropriate response for your poll. [Smile]
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Where will you spend the Christmas Holidays

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