Good morning, Something about this picture warms my heart and makes me smile. Santa... pointing a young child towards Jesus. On this Eve before Christmas Eve, may we all remember the reason this season is so special to us all. It's not about presents, though presenting presents to those we love can be fun. And receiving presents can be fun too. I won't lie; I love presents. It's not about bringing a piece of nature in the form of a tree to decorate with lights and ornaments and strands of garland... though these things make the season more beautiful. Or about taking drives around town to look at light displays and living Nativities... though, these activities can be wonderful family fun, especially when your kids are young. It's not about the "magic" of waiting for Jolly old St. Nick to come around with presents for all the good children... a story made up to inspire good behavior out of our kids, I think. Though, inspired by the life of a very kind man whose story you can read at this link.... St. Nicholas - The True Story of Saint Nicholas: The Saint Behind the Claus - F.C. Ziegler Company (zieglers.com) We should all strive in our lives to behave with the kind of love and generosity the real Saint Nicholas was known for in our own lives. But Christmas is not about all that... not really. Plain and simple, Christmas is about JESUS. Without Jesus, there would be no reason to celebrate. There would BE no light, no hope, no salvation. There would BE NO Christmas Day at all. Jesus is the ONLY REAL reason to celebrate Christmas. Let us all remember to thank HIM for all HIS blessings to us this Christmas season. Wishing you all a fantastic Christmas weekend.
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