The Magic of Christmas

The magic of Christmas is so many things....
A gay wreath of holly, a church bell that rings.
A tree all a-glitter, a candle's soft glow,
And moonlight reflecting on new-fallen snow.

A kitchen's aroma of sugar and spice,
Bright packages wrapped up so pretty and nice.
Red stockings o'erflowing with candy and toys
Are hung by the fireplace for good girls and boys.

The magic of Christmas is found everywhere....
Sweet voices of carolers upon frosted air,
The jingle of sleighbells across hill and vale,
Glad ring of the postman delivering the mail;

Good friends dropping in and the laughter so gay,
Store windows decked out in delightful display.
Dear Santa Claus chuckling his famed "Ho! Ho! Ho!"
And little tots whispering as Santa bends low.

The magic of Christmas is so many things...
A candlelit church and a choir that sings,
Being together with people we love,
Belief that the Christmas Star still shines above;

The caring and giving and goodwill towards men,
The Christ Child reborn in our hearts again,
Contentment and peace and a faith strong within,
A spirit of love that makes all the world kin.

The magic of Christmas is all this and more,
May your day be merry with much joy in store
And may the bright mem'ries and glow ne'er depart....
The magic of Christmas live on in your heart!

--Beverly J. Anderson

As a little boy climbed onto Santa's lap, Santa asked the usual, "And what would you like for Christmas?" The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped, "Didn't you get my E-mail?"

..They would have asked directions,Arrived on time, Helped deliver the baby, Cleaned the stable, Made a casserole, and, Brought practical gifts.

“Give me the end of the year and its fun When most of the planting and toiling is done; Bring all the wanderers home to the nest, Let me sit down with the ones I love best, Hear the old voices still ringing with song, See the old faces unblemished by wrong, See the old table with all of its chairs And I’ll put soul in my Thanksgiving prayers. ~Edgar Albert Guest (1881-1959)"

Holiday Fruit Cake Recipe You will need the following: A cup of water, a cup of sugar, four large brown eggs, two cups of dried fruit, a teaspoon of salt, a cup of brown sugar, lemon juice, nuts, and a bottle of whiskey. Sample the whiskey and check for quality. Take a large bowl. Check the whiskey again. To be sure it is the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat. Turn on the electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar and beat again. Make sure the whiskey is still okay. Cry another tup. Turn off the mixer. Beat two leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Mix on the tuner. If the fired druit gets stuck in the beaterers, pry it loose with a drewscriver. Sample the whiskey and check for tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who cares? Check the whiskey. Now sift the lemon uice and strain your nuts. Add one table. Spoon. Of sugar of something. Whatever you find. Grease the oven. Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees. Don't forget to beat off the turner. Throw the bowl out of the window. Check the whiskey again and go to bed. (Author: Unknown through email)

A Bell
Had I the power To cast a bell that should from some grand tower, At the first Christmas hour, Outring, And fling A jubilant message wide, The forg&#euml;d metals should be thus allied:- No iron Pride, But soft Humility, and rich-veined Hope Cleft from a sunny slope; And there should be White Charity, And silvery Love, that knows not Doubt nor Fear, To make the peal more clear; And then to firmly fix the fine alloy, There should be Joy!
~ Clinton Scollard

"Christmas is not a date. It is a state of mind." ~ Mary Ellen Chase

"... When you ask God for a gift, Be thankful if he sends, Not diamonds, pearls or riches, but the love of real true friends." ~Helen Steiner Rice

Charity ~ You pack a shoebox for Christmas for poverty stricken children around the world. You can click on the link below to find a drop off area near you. Usually this is the only gift these children will receive for Christmas. Pencils, suckers, stickers and simple things like this mean the world to these children.Operation Christmas Child

One beautiful December evening Huan Cho and his girlfriend Jung Lee were sitting by the side of the ocean. It was a romantic full moon, when Huan Cho said "Hey baby, let's play Wee wee chu." ~ "Oh no, not now, lets look at the moon" said Jung Lee. "Oh, c'mon baby, let's you and I play Wee wee chu. I love you and it's the perfect time," Huan Cho begged. "But I rather just hold your hand and watch the moon." - "Please Jung Lee, just once play Wee wee chu with me." Jung Lee looked at Huan Chi and said, "OK, we'll play Wee wee chu." Huan Cho grabbed his guitar and they both sang..... "Wee wee chu a Merry Christmas, Wee wee chu a Merry Christmas, Wee wee chu a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year." ~ AND SO DO I!

Auld Lang Syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?

Chorus
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.

We twa hae run about the braes
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl't in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint stoup
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.


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"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year" ~Charles Dickens

What do elves learn in school? = Thats the Elf-abet!

If athletes get athletes foot, what do astronauts get? = Missletoe!

HOW DO YOU GET HOLY WATER? = You boil the hell out of it.

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU CROSS A SNOWMAN WITH A VAMPIRE? = Frostbite.

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Famous people born on Christmas Day include WC Field (1946), Princess Alexandra (1936) and Charlie Chaplin (1889).

The Twelve Days of Christmas are the days between Christmas Day and Epiphany and represent the length of time that the three wise men from the East took to reach the manger of Jesus Christ after his birth.

December 26 is traditionally known as St Stephen's Day, but in the UK it is more commonly known as Boxing Day. This expression came about because money was collected in alms-boxes placed in churches during the festive season.

St Nicholas"s feast day is December 6.

The tradition of a holiday tree has been around since ancient times and has played an important part in winter celebrations for many centuries. Early Christmas trees were often decorated with apples, nuts and candles.

Holiday eating tips ~(I got in email) ~ 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas! 3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat. 4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission. 5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello? 6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog. 7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again. 8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day? 9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards. 10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Happy HoliDaze one and a Healthy, Prosperous New Year of 2015.

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THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:
1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
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A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honor thy father and thy mother," she asked "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?"Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."

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Christmas poem
Whispering Palms
Holy angels and blest,
Through these Palms as ye sweep,
Hold their branches at rest,
For my Babe is asleep.

 

And ye, Bethlehem palm-trees,
As stormy winds rush
In tempest and fury
Your angry noise hush;
Move gently,
move gently,
Restrain your wild sweep;
Hold your branches at rest
My Babe is asleep.

 

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