Monday; December 25
How do you celebrate Christmas? There are some who gather around a nativity scene and honor the Christ-child by singing “Silent Night”. Others sit around the Christmas tree and sing “Santa Clause Is Coming To Town”. There are still others who don’t do anything special on the day. As I have pondered Christmas, I have come to the realization that it is open to a lot of interpretations and I am not going to critique what you and your family does. All I ask is that you have a good time. Whether you spend the day eating goose or roast beast … opening presents or reading from Luke 2 … watching the Charlie Brown Christmas Show or Christmas Story – it doesn’t matter to me, just have a great day. If you will allow me a little latitude, here is my holiday wish to you (even though it is from the Old Testament). “The Lord bless you, and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift His countenance on you, and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26). From o