A Very Profound Event Happened at Christmas:
The Scriptures Says it Best:
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- In the beginning was the Word, and
- the Word was with God, and
- the Word was God.
- He was with God in the beginning.
- Through him all things were made;
- without him nothing was made
- In him was life, and
- that life was the light of all mankind.
- The light shines in the darkness, and
- the darkness has not overcome it. . . .
- He was in the world, and though
- the world was made through him,
- the world did not recognize him.
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- He came to that which was his own,
- but his own did not receive him.
- Yet to all who did receive him,
- to those who believed in his name,
- he gave the right to become children of God
- children born not
- of natural descent, nor
- of human decision
- or a husband’s will, but
- born of God.
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- The Word became flesh and
- made his dwelling among us.
- We have seen his glory,
- the glory of the one and only Son,
- who came from the Father,
- full of grace and truth.
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A Very Profound Event Happened at Christmas:
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!
For most of us, the Christmas season is special,
- a welcome time of the year.
But I ask myself the question, Why?
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WHAT IS SO UNIQUE ABOUT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR!?
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It is about the giving and receiving of gifts?
- Everyone seem to make an effort to give a gift to someone else
- No doubt receiving a gift is a pleasant experience.
- Giving a gift that brings joy to someone else
- is also a beautiful thing.
- All this shopping for gifts mean more sales for businesses
- which allows them
- to hand out bonuses to workers
- Even without increased revenues,
- Christmas is when businesses
- make positive gestures
- towards employees and the public.
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Could it be the Bright and Warm Colors of the season?
- A lot of people put on
- red, green or gold or other
- bright and warm colors during this season.
- Many homes are decorated with multi colored Christmas lights
- on the outside
- and, with colorfully decorated ornaments
- on the inside including on Christmas trees.
- Many stores and businesses
- make dramatic and colorful window displays.
- On the inside, their products
- are also beautifully arranged with Christmas decorations.
- The streets, and city centers in many areas around the world
- are also impressively decorated.
- But the Christmas season is all this and more!
Could it be the Wonderful Sounds that fill the air?
- Lots of music and the sounds of bells and whistles
- fill the air during this season.
- Christmas Carols tell the wonderful story
- of the love of God and
- of peace and goodwill towards all men.
- The sounds of the Christmas season evokes nostalgia
- in the minds of adults
- about innocent childhood days as well as
- about simpler days and times;
- when they looked forward to
- Christmas gifts, toys, family, and fun.
- But the Christmas season
- is special for all this and more;
- more than just the sounds of love, joy, peace, and hope that fills the air!
Is it because of the Special Food we enjoy at this time of the year?
- Everyone goes out of their way to prepare special food and
- there is plenty of it
- there is also a large variety of it
- there is plenty of food and lots of variety
- But the Christmas season is special
- for more than lots of very fine food.
Is it the many celebrations, the events we get to attend?
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- Parties among friends and families,
- nine lessons and carols;
- special concerts and
- sporting events etc.,
- are all mostly very nice experiences.
- Even without a party to go to,
- the streets have more people
- out and about,
- (shopping, dining, buying and selling, etc.
- not to forget the traffic);
- during the Christmas season
- giving a special ‘event’ type feeling.
- This is good but Christmas season is special for much more!
All of the above,
- each have a part to play
- in making the Christmas Season
But together,
- the giving and receiving of gifts,
- the bright and warm colors,
- the sounds,
- the special and very fine food,
- the celebrations and special events;
- combine to create a very powerful and positive vibe
- The season is special,
- because together
- they make it a season of GOOD WILL
- wherever Christmas is celebrated!
And we
- (all of humanity, our families, our communities, our nation, our economies)
- need AT LEAST ONE SEASON OF GOOD WILL in each year!
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In Developing Countries;
- it is easier to come up with gift ideas,
- (if you have the funds for it),
- there are many things that people need
- but do not have; indeed
- cooked food was the gift that
- my mother dispatched
- (through us children)
- to neighbors, extended family, and friends
- as a sign of good will at Christmas time;
- watches, shoes, garments, jewelry, dishes, sheets,
- pens, books, personal music player, TV, computers, toys, etc.
- are all also great gift ideas.
In affluent societies like in the Western World
- coming up with the perfect gift at Christmas
- can be a challenge;
- because most people use
- their regular incomes or
- credit cards to buy what they
- One option is to buy
- high-end gifts or
- exotic and rare versions
- (which can be very pricey)
- of things people use on a regular basis.
- Regular folks therefore have to work harder to give the perfect gift;
- here are a few suggestions of how to give the perfect gift.
The perfect gift takes time
- Start early, as early as September;
- listen to everyday conversations,
- listen to expressed desires and aspirations
- and make a note for gift ideas from those conversations.
The perfect gift may be an ‘experience’
- Gift ideas do not have to be ‘things‘
- they can be
- a vacation, cruises, concert, a trip to a destination
- museum/zoo visits or theme park rides, air fare, special trips;
- time off work, housekeeping, or baby sitting;
- an offer of cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping;
- scholarship, tuition contribution, tutoring,
- a special radio station/you-tube, blog post announcement, etc.
The perfect gift should be personalized, customized or handmade;
- an autographed book/ticket/music/fan wear,
- (from the author or composer, or admired person)
- monogrammed items:
- a person’s name, initials or special message,
- can be inscribed on
- silverware, bathroom set, plaque, musical instrument;
The perfect gift must fit the personality of the receiver
- Some people want big
- (the amount spent is impressive)
- others look for small details
- (how rare, how much effort, how much thoughtfulness!)
- Some people are visual
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- others are action oriented, still
- others are moved by sound, etc.
- Some people like things, others like ‘experiences.’
- Some people want to keep up with their peers
- (they get gifts that are popular)
- others want to know that ‘they’ are unique
- (they get gifts just for them);
- How do you know what is the perfect gift?
- People usually give the type of gift
- that THEY like to receive;
- use that to guide your gift giving
- TO THEM!
- not the other way around
- do not give what you cherish
- (I once gifted a hat to my wife
- that she has never used;
- it was something I fancied for myself!)
The perfect gift may be what someone tells you they want
- They tell you directly or respond if/when you ask.
- Some apps make it easy to create a registry for gift requests.
We are Designed by God to Reach out to Him and to Others; To Reach Out for Love and Towards our Dreams!
Reach!! 