THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the There is a Santa Clause "Daddy," she said, her eyes full of tears, There's no Santa Claus, they say with a grin, But I told them daddy, that they were not right, Her daddy looked at her questioning face Whispering a prayer, he began with a smile, And you know how we say grace before each meal? "God started Christmas a long time ago Man had to name this spirit of giving There is, you can see, and I think it quite clear, Each year at Christmas for one special night What Child Is This? What child is this, who, laid to rest, ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Mary Did You Know? Mary did you know Mary did you know Mary did you know? The blind will see Mary did you know ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Keep Christmas With You All Through The Year When Christmas time is over and presents put away, Keep Christmas with you Keep Christmas with you Christmas means the spirit of giving So, keep Christmas with you
Luke 2:11-20
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 Judea, 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 with child.
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.
watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord come 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 Savior, 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 heavenly host praising
God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will
toward men."
the shepherds said one to another: "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and
see this king which is to come to pass, which the Lord hath made known
unto us." And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe
lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known broad the
saying which was told them concerning this child. And all that heard it
wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had
heard and seen, as it was told unto them
Author Unknown
"will you talk to me and quiet my fears?"
Those bad boys at school are spreading a lie
about the impossibility of reindeer that fly.
there's not one now and never has been.
How can one man take all those toys
to thousands of girls and boys?
that I would come home and find out tonight.
Mama said wait until you get home
Please tell me now that I was not wrong."
and puffed his pipe while his frantic mind raced.
He had put this thing off as long as he could,
he had to think fast and it better be good.
"Well climb on my lap, dear, let's talk a while."
"Remember at church how we learned to pray,
asking God to take care of us each day?
To this same God whom we know to be real
Though we never see Him, we know He is there
watching his children with such loving care."
when He gave us His son to love and to know.
A spirit of giving came with that birth,
and God's generosity filled the whole earth.
just as He names all things that are living.
The name Santa Claus came to someone's mind
probably the best name of any to find
truly a Santa who visits each year.
A spirit like God, whom we never see
he enters the hearts of your mother and me."
we become him and make everything right.
But the Real spirit of Christmas is in you and in me,
and I hope you are old enough now to see
that as we believe and continue to give,
our friend Santa Claus will continue to live.
Joseph Mohr, 1818
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
The babe, the son of Mary.
Why lies he in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The Cross be borne for me, for you;
Hail, hail, the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king, to own him.
the King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone him.
Raise, raise the song on high,
The Virgin sing her lullaby:
Joy, joy, for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Lyrics by Mark Lowry
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will calm the storm with his hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby
You've kissed the face of God
The deaf will hear
The dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am
(from Christmas Eve on Sesame Street)
don't be sad, there'll be so much to treasure about this Christmas day
and the fun we've had. So may happy feelings to celebrate with you.
there's something you can do to make Christmas last:
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
You can keep it near
Think of this Christmas day
When Christmas is far away
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
Save some Christmas cheer
These precious moments,
Hold them very dear
And keep Christmas with you
All through the year
Peace and joy to you,
The goodness of loving,
The gladness of living;
These are Christmas too
All through the year,
When Christmas is over,
Save some Christmas cheer
These precious moments,
Hold them very dear
And keep Christmas with you
All through the year
