Holiday Cheer

With Christmas just around the corner, the people in the city are all hustling about. They are busy with shopping lists and menus frantically hurrying from one place to another trying to get it all done...but this is the time of year when we should slow down a little and take time to really think about the holiday and why we celebrate it, what is important to us, our families and those we care about. I found this lovely poem a few years ago and I always try to keep this in mind:

On Christmas Day
by Ellen Bailey

Jesus was born on Christmas Day, in a manger on a bed of hay

His arrival was heralded by a shining star, that could be seen both near and far

He came in peace and brought us his love, he was a gift from Heaven above

Let us celebrate His arrival on this day, for He came to show us the way

To eternal bliss and everlasting joy, for every man and woman, girl and boy

Let us ring bells and sing together as a choir, let us make joyful noise everywhere

Let us spread good tidings at home and away, let us glorify Him on this Christmas Day.

May this holiday season be filled with love and happiness as we remember the true meaning of Christmas. May we surround ourselves with those friends and family whom we love and hold dear and appreciate all the joy they bring in and out of our lives...