A TIME FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO OTHERS
CHRISTMAS
Celebrated by billions of people around the world, Christmas is for many a holiday to be shared with loved ones. A time for warmth and love.
When I was a child we children always put on a Christmas play for school in our church in December. We celebrated the events surrounding Jesus’ birth with the three wise men, Joseph and Mary with the baby Jesus in his manger. I have warm and joyful memories of this.
Christmas is a holiday that should be spent together with your loved ones. Unfortunately, this isn’t something possible for all.
I know first-hand that not everyone is doing all that well, as even close to me I have identified those who are less fortunate and were unable to experience Christmas as a warm and pleasant holiday. My thoughts are with those who are alone, those who cannot afford to buy food and Christmas presents for their children and those who do not have a home in which to celebrate Christmas.
War and poverty in other parts of the world are causes for concern. Let’s hope that next year will bring peace and joy.
That’s why I want to remind you all that Christmas is a good time to care and help each other. If you want to make a difference, now is the time to do so.
Christmas, Christmas glorious Christmas
Shine over white forests
The crowns of heaven with sparkling lights
Glistening bows in each of God’s houses
(Swedish Christmas carol)
