by: Genevieve Dawid
When I look back, I was quite a privileged child in more ways than one. I had a wonderful family and friends, lived in a lovely house with a large garden to play in. We went on marvelous family holidays by the sea, and traveled abroad, something I adored. I didn't have a private education but went to a local school that was "state of the art". However, for all this idyllic childhood, and the wonderful new facilities the school had to offer, learning was a nightmare for me as a child; I just hated trying to learn and so school was a place where I didn't achieve. I had no idea how other children knew the answers to questions and understood figures and numbers. I kept the same school reading book for weeks on end; one of my worst struggles was with writing my name.
Then one Christmas, my elder brother, who was a great artist, received a drawing set. He would do a drawing and then show Mum. When it came to my turn, instead of trying to create a picture, I took the note pad and drew each of the letters of my name over the whole page - but not in the right order nor in a straight line, as I didn't know how.
When showed Mum what I had drawn, she looked closely at it. "Well look at that, you do know the letters of your name, don't you?"; she said, and then asked me if I could put the letters in the right order, and in a straight line. I shook my head.
Mum took a ruler and wrote the letters in order, in a row. Instantly, I could now see each word. Using a ruler I copied the letters in order, again and again, until I got it. I had finally learnt to spell my name! Next Mum got my school reading book and used a card over the page, revealing one word at a time. I could now make sense of it. We progressed to me holding a card under each word to separate them so I only saw one word at a time. In this way, during the school holidays, Mum taught me to read.
I returned to school thrilled that I could now read and write and was instantly taken out of the additional remedial class. However, the teachers were furious with my parents and accused them of interfering with my learning! Despite the fact that for the first two years at that school their methods hadn't worked for me, they didn't like it that my parents had found a way to help me.
With practice at home, within weeks I could read any book for a child of my age. It was like a miracle. I continued to have some difficulty with spelling and grammar, my mathematics was poor and every new thing that I had to learn was incredibly difficult, but my parents had proved to me that there was always going to be a way. They just needed to help me identify the problem and together we would find the answer by finding an alternative way to learn. This was a revelation to me.
That Christmas, a simple plain sheet of paper and pencil allowed me to transcend what was in my mind - to see a solution to something that I knew was a problem, but couldn't explain.
From then on I always had an exercise book and pen nearby, and using the page like a mirror to reflect what was in my mind, the problem was copied as a visual image on a page. Seeing it on the page enabled my parents and me to identify and resolve the problem.
You have to know your own mind to identify the problem, before you can go forward, and then you will go forward with speed.
Gradually my mother found many ways of teaching me, and these things I included in my book, The Achiever's Journey. As I got older, I started interpreting my mind through writing and drawing. Interestingly, many other people found this useful, including those without any learning difficulties. I couldn't believe it, what a revelation to find out that others didn't really know their own minds either.
As my education continued, I still found the school's teaching methods virtually impossible to learn and virtually gave up. I learned in secret at home and to cure my boredom whilst at school, I started to share the benefits of transcending the mind, and spontaneous words and drawings using paper and pencil, with my classmates.
Source: article city .com
Renungan Natal: Sebuah Fakta!
Galatia 4:1-7
Nats: Setelah genap waktunya, maka Allah mengutus anakNya, yang lahir dari seorang perempuan
Saya masih kanak-kanak ketika pertama kali mendengar bahwa tanggal 25 Desember bukanlah tanggal kelahiran Juruselamat kita yang sebenarnya. Saya ingat bahwa saya pernah bertanya-tanya dalam hati tentang bagaimana kita dapat sungguh-sungguh merayakan hari kelahiranNya bila kita tidak mengetahui tanggal kelahiran-Nya. Dengan berlalunya waktu, saya mulai menyadari bahwa tanggal yang tepat bukanlah hal yang penting. Yang penting adalah fakta bahwa inkarnasi Kristus benar-benar
terjadi.
"Setelah genap waktunya," apakah itu tanggal 25 Desember, 6 Januari, 20 April atau tanggal berapa pun—Juruselamat telah lahir. Kenyataan inilah yang sangat berarti bagi kita. Tak seorang pun dari antara yang berniat menggugat masalah tanggal kelahiran ini dapat menyangkali kebenaran bahwa "Firman itu telah menjadi manusia dan diam di antara kita" (Yohanes 1:14*).
Ya, Anak Allah benar-benar pernah datang ke dalam dunia pada suatu waktu dalam sejarah manusia. Tak ada yang dapat mengingkari hal ini. Dia telah datang! Dia telah hidup! Dia telah mati! Dia telah bangkit dari kematian! Tanggal yang pasti memang tidak diketahui, namun fakta bahwa Dia datang ke dalam dunia itulah yang sangat berarti, karena "Anak manusia datang untuk mencari dan menyelamatkan yang hilang" (Lukas 19:10*).
Sudah selayaknya bila saat ini kita berhenti sejenak untuk memuji Allah karena karunia kasihNya yang sangat menakjubkan! Mari kita berterima kasih kepadaNya pada hari ini, karena telah lahir "Juruselamat, yaitu Kristus, Tuhan" (Lukas 2:11*).
Ini adalah sebuah fakta!
KRISTUS TELAH LAHIR DI DUNIA AGAR KITA DAPAT DILAHIRKAN KEMBALI DARI SURGA
Source: RBC
Nats: Setelah genap waktunya, maka Allah mengutus anakNya, yang lahir dari seorang perempuan
Saya masih kanak-kanak ketika pertama kali mendengar bahwa tanggal 25 Desember bukanlah tanggal kelahiran Juruselamat kita yang sebenarnya. Saya ingat bahwa saya pernah bertanya-tanya dalam hati tentang bagaimana kita dapat sungguh-sungguh merayakan hari kelahiranNya bila kita tidak mengetahui tanggal kelahiran-Nya. Dengan berlalunya waktu, saya mulai menyadari bahwa tanggal yang tepat bukanlah hal yang penting. Yang penting adalah fakta bahwa inkarnasi Kristus benar-benar
terjadi.
"Setelah genap waktunya," apakah itu tanggal 25 Desember, 6 Januari, 20 April atau tanggal berapa pun—Juruselamat telah lahir. Kenyataan inilah yang sangat berarti bagi kita. Tak seorang pun dari antara yang berniat menggugat masalah tanggal kelahiran ini dapat menyangkali kebenaran bahwa "Firman itu telah menjadi manusia dan diam di antara kita" (Yohanes 1:14*).
Ya, Anak Allah benar-benar pernah datang ke dalam dunia pada suatu waktu dalam sejarah manusia. Tak ada yang dapat mengingkari hal ini. Dia telah datang! Dia telah hidup! Dia telah mati! Dia telah bangkit dari kematian! Tanggal yang pasti memang tidak diketahui, namun fakta bahwa Dia datang ke dalam dunia itulah yang sangat berarti, karena "Anak manusia datang untuk mencari dan menyelamatkan yang hilang" (Lukas 19:10*).
Sudah selayaknya bila saat ini kita berhenti sejenak untuk memuji Allah karena karunia kasihNya yang sangat menakjubkan! Mari kita berterima kasih kepadaNya pada hari ini, karena telah lahir "Juruselamat, yaitu Kristus, Tuhan" (Lukas 2:11*).
Ini adalah sebuah fakta!
KRISTUS TELAH LAHIR DI DUNIA AGAR KITA DAPAT DILAHIRKAN KEMBALI DARI SURGA
Source: RBC
Music Chord Christmas Song: Angels We Have Heard On High
C G C
Angels we have heard on high
C G C G C
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
C G C
And the mountains in reply
C G C G C
Echoing their joyous strains
C Am Dm G C Am Dm G
Gloooo-o-o-o-o-oooo-o-o-o-o-oooo-o-o-o-o-oooria
C G C F C G
In excelsis deo
C Am Dm G C Am Dm G
Gloooo-o-o-o-o-oooo-o-o-o-o-oooo-o-o-o-o-oooria
C G C F C G C
In excelsis deo
Angels we have heard on high
C G C G C
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
C G C
And the mountains in reply
C G C G C
Echoing their joyous strains
C Am Dm G C Am Dm G
Gloooo-o-o-o-o-oooo-o-o-o-o-oooo-o-o-o-o-oooria
C G C F C G
In excelsis deo
C Am Dm G C Am Dm G
Gloooo-o-o-o-o-oooo-o-o-o-o-oooo-o-o-o-o-oooria
C G C F C G C
In excelsis deo
Music Chord Christmas Song: What Child Is This ?
Em G D Bm
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
Em B7
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Em G D Bm
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
Em B7 Em
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Chorus:
G D
This, this is Christ the King,
Em B7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
G D
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Em B7 Em
The babe, the son of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
The silent word is pleading.
(Chorus)
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king, to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
(Chorus)
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
Em B7
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Em G D Bm
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
Em B7 Em
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Chorus:
G D
This, this is Christ the King,
Em B7
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
G D
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Em B7 Em
The babe, the son of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
The silent word is pleading.
(Chorus)
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king, to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
(Chorus)
Christmas Joke: Santa Is A Woman
I think Santa Claus is a woman....
I hate to be the one to defy sacred myth, but I believe he's a she.
Think about it. Christmas is a big, organized, warm, fuzzy, nurturing social deal, and I have a tough time believing a guy could possibly pull it all off!
For starters, the vast majority of men don't even think about selecting gifts until Christmas Eve. It's as if they are all frozen in some kind of Ebenezerian Time Warp until 3 p.m. on Dec. 24th, when they - with amazing calm - call other errant men and plan for a last-minute shopping spree.
Once at the mall, they always seem surprised to find only Ronco products, socket wrench sets, and mood rings left on the shelves. (You might think this would send them into a fit of panic and guilt, but my husband tells me it's an enormous relief because it lessens the 11th
hour decision-making burden.) On this count alone, I'm convinced Santa is a woman. Surely, if he were a man, everyone in the universe would wake up Christmas morning to find a rotating musical Chia Pet under the tree, still in the bag.
Another problem for a he-Santa would be getting there. First of all, there would be no reindeer because they would all be dead, gutted and strapped on to the rear bumper of the sleigh amid wide-eyed, desperate claims that buck season had been extended. Blitzen's rack would already
be on the way to the taxidermist.
Even if the male Santa DID have reindeer, he'd still have transportation problems because he would inevitably get lost up there in the snow and clouds and then refuse to stop and ask for directions. Add to this the fact that there would be unavoidable delays in the chimney, where the Bob Vila-like Santa would stop to inspect and repoint bricks in the flue. He would also need to check for carbon monoxide fumes in every gas fireplace, and get under every Christmas tree that is crooked to straighten it to a perfectly upright 90-degree angle.
Other reasons why Santa can't possibly be a man:
- Men can't pack a bag.
- Men would rather be dead than caught wearing red velvet.
- Men would feel their masculinity is threatened...having to be seen
with all those elves.
- Men don't answer their mail.
- Men would refuse to allow their physique to be described even in jest
as anything remotely resembling a "bowlful of jelly."
- Men aren't interested in stockings unless somebody's wearing them.
- Having to do the Ho Ho Ho thing would seriously inhibit their ability
to pick up women.
- Finally, being responsible for Christmas would require a commitment.
I can buy the fact that other mythical holiday characters are men.........
- Father Time shows up once a year unshaven and looking ominous. Definite guy.
- Cupid flies around carrying weapons.
- Uncle Sam is a politician who likes to point fingers.
Any one of these individuals could pass the testosterone screening test.
But not St. Nick. Not a chance. As long as we have each other, good will, peace on earth, faith and Nat King Cole's version of "The Christmas Song," it probably makes little difference what gender Santa is.
I just wish she'd quit dressing like a guy!!!
Source: people .cornell .edu
I hate to be the one to defy sacred myth, but I believe he's a she.
Think about it. Christmas is a big, organized, warm, fuzzy, nurturing social deal, and I have a tough time believing a guy could possibly pull it all off!
For starters, the vast majority of men don't even think about selecting gifts until Christmas Eve. It's as if they are all frozen in some kind of Ebenezerian Time Warp until 3 p.m. on Dec. 24th, when they - with amazing calm - call other errant men and plan for a last-minute shopping spree.
Once at the mall, they always seem surprised to find only Ronco products, socket wrench sets, and mood rings left on the shelves. (You might think this would send them into a fit of panic and guilt, but my husband tells me it's an enormous relief because it lessens the 11th
hour decision-making burden.) On this count alone, I'm convinced Santa is a woman. Surely, if he were a man, everyone in the universe would wake up Christmas morning to find a rotating musical Chia Pet under the tree, still in the bag.
Another problem for a he-Santa would be getting there. First of all, there would be no reindeer because they would all be dead, gutted and strapped on to the rear bumper of the sleigh amid wide-eyed, desperate claims that buck season had been extended. Blitzen's rack would already
be on the way to the taxidermist.
Even if the male Santa DID have reindeer, he'd still have transportation problems because he would inevitably get lost up there in the snow and clouds and then refuse to stop and ask for directions. Add to this the fact that there would be unavoidable delays in the chimney, where the Bob Vila-like Santa would stop to inspect and repoint bricks in the flue. He would also need to check for carbon monoxide fumes in every gas fireplace, and get under every Christmas tree that is crooked to straighten it to a perfectly upright 90-degree angle.
Other reasons why Santa can't possibly be a man:
- Men can't pack a bag.
- Men would rather be dead than caught wearing red velvet.
- Men would feel their masculinity is threatened...having to be seen
with all those elves.
- Men don't answer their mail.
- Men would refuse to allow their physique to be described even in jest
as anything remotely resembling a "bowlful of jelly."
- Men aren't interested in stockings unless somebody's wearing them.
- Having to do the Ho Ho Ho thing would seriously inhibit their ability
to pick up women.
- Finally, being responsible for Christmas would require a commitment.
I can buy the fact that other mythical holiday characters are men.........
- Father Time shows up once a year unshaven and looking ominous. Definite guy.
- Cupid flies around carrying weapons.
- Uncle Sam is a politician who likes to point fingers.
Any one of these individuals could pass the testosterone screening test.
But not St. Nick. Not a chance. As long as we have each other, good will, peace on earth, faith and Nat King Cole's version of "The Christmas Song," it probably makes little difference what gender Santa is.
I just wish she'd quit dressing like a guy!!!
Source: people .cornell .edu
Music Chord Christian Song Lyric: O Come All Ye Faithful,
G D G D
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant;
Em D D A7 D
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
G Am D7 G D Em A D
Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels;
Chorus:
G
O come, let us adore Him;
G C D
O come, let us adore Him;
Am D D G C
O come, let us adore Him,
G D7 G
Christ the Lord!
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above:
"Glory to God, all glory in the highest!"
(Chorus)
Yea, Lord we greet Thee, Born that happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv'n.
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:
(Chorus)
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant;
Em D D A7 D
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
G Am D7 G D Em A D
Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels;
Chorus:
G
O come, let us adore Him;
G C D
O come, let us adore Him;
Am D D G C
O come, let us adore Him,
G D7 G
Christ the Lord!
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above:
"Glory to God, all glory in the highest!"
(Chorus)
Yea, Lord we greet Thee, Born that happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv'n.
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:
(Chorus)
Christmas Joke: Christmas Gifts
A young man wanted to purchase a gift for his new sweetheart's birthday and as they had not been dating very long, after careful consideration, he decided a pair of gloves would strike the right note: romantic but not too personal Accompanied by his sweetheart's younger sister, he went to Nordstrom's and bought a pair of white gloves.
The sister purchased a pair of panties for herself.
During the wrapping, the clerk mixed up the items and the sister got the gloves and the sweetheart got the panties. Without checking the contents, the young man sealed the package and sent it to his sweetheart with the following note:
"I chose these because I noticed that you are not in the habit of wearing any when we go out in the evening.
If it had not been for your sister, I would have chosen the long ones with the buttons but she wears short ones that are easier to remove. These are a delicate shade, but the lady I bought them from showed me the pair she had been wearing for the past three weeks and they are hardly soiled.
I had her try yours on for me and she looked really smart. I wish I was there to put them on for you the first time as no doubt other hands will come in contact with them before I have a chance to see you again.
When you take them off, remember to blow in them before putting them away as they will naturally be a little damp from wearing. Just think how many times I will kiss them during the coming year!
All my love.
P.S. The latest style is to wear them folded down with a little fur showing."
The sister purchased a pair of panties for herself.
During the wrapping, the clerk mixed up the items and the sister got the gloves and the sweetheart got the panties. Without checking the contents, the young man sealed the package and sent it to his sweetheart with the following note:
"I chose these because I noticed that you are not in the habit of wearing any when we go out in the evening.
If it had not been for your sister, I would have chosen the long ones with the buttons but she wears short ones that are easier to remove. These are a delicate shade, but the lady I bought them from showed me the pair she had been wearing for the past three weeks and they are hardly soiled.
I had her try yours on for me and she looked really smart. I wish I was there to put them on for you the first time as no doubt other hands will come in contact with them before I have a chance to see you again.
When you take them off, remember to blow in them before putting them away as they will naturally be a little damp from wearing. Just think how many times I will kiss them during the coming year!
All my love.
P.S. The latest style is to wear them folded down with a little fur showing."
Music Chord Christmas Song: Little Drummer Boy
E Bsus C#m B
Come, they told me (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m B
A newborn king to see (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus A
Our finest gifts we bring (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus C#m B A
To lay before the king (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E B C#m B
So, to honor Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
C#m A
When we come
E Bsus C#m A
Little baby (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m A
I am a poor boy too (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus A
I have no gifts to bring (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus C#m B A
That's fit to give a king (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m A
Shall I play for you (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
C#m A
On my drum?
E Bsus C#m A
Mary nodded (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m A
The ox and lamb kept time (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus A
I played my drum for Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus C#m B A
I played my best for Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m A
Then, He smiled at me (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
C#m A
Me and my drum
Come, they told me (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m B
A newborn king to see (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus A
Our finest gifts we bring (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus C#m B A
To lay before the king (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E B C#m B
So, to honor Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
C#m A
When we come
E Bsus C#m A
Little baby (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m A
I am a poor boy too (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus A
I have no gifts to bring (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus C#m B A
That's fit to give a king (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m A
Shall I play for you (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
C#m A
On my drum?
E Bsus C#m A
Mary nodded (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m A
The ox and lamb kept time (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus A
I played my drum for Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
Bsus A2 Bsus C#m B A
I played my best for Him (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum, pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
E Bsus C#m A
Then, He smiled at me (pa-rum-pa-pum-pum)
C#m A
Me and my drum
Christmas Joke: Star Wars Christmas
Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker were having one of their little father and son chats... light sabers drawn and sparks flying.
Vader pinned Luke against a bulkhead and glared into his face, "I know what you're getting for Christmas, Luke," he said, "Ohhh, yes! I know!"
Luke fought himself free and jumped to a higher platform just out of Vader's reach,
"How do you know!?" Luke yelled at him, "How do you know what I'm getting for Christmas!?"
Darth Vader shot Luke an icy glare, "The force is with me... I felt your presents."
Source: joke jam .com
Vader pinned Luke against a bulkhead and glared into his face, "I know what you're getting for Christmas, Luke," he said, "Ohhh, yes! I know!"
Luke fought himself free and jumped to a higher platform just out of Vader's reach,
"How do you know!?" Luke yelled at him, "How do you know what I'm getting for Christmas!?"
Darth Vader shot Luke an icy glare, "The force is with me... I felt your presents."
Source: joke jam .com
Music Chord Christmas Song: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
C Am Dm G7
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
C Am Dm G7
Let your heart be light
C Am Dm G7 E7 A7 D7 G7
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
C Am Dm G7
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
C Am Dm G7
Make the Yuletide gay
C Am Dm E7 Am C/G
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
F Em
Here were are as in olden days
Dm G7 Cmaj7
happy golden days of yore
Am B7 Em
Faithful friends who are dear to us
G Am Dm G7
gather near to us once more
C Am Dm G7
Through the years we all will be together
C Am Dm G7
If the Fates allow
C Am Dm E7 Am
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
F Dm G7 C
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
C Am Dm G7
Let your heart be light
C Am Dm G7 E7 A7 D7 G7
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
C Am Dm G7
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
C Am Dm G7
Make the Yuletide gay
C Am Dm E7 Am C/G
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
F Em
Here were are as in olden days
Dm G7 Cmaj7
happy golden days of yore
Am B7 Em
Faithful friends who are dear to us
G Am Dm G7
gather near to us once more
C Am Dm G7
Through the years we all will be together
C Am Dm G7
If the Fates allow
C Am Dm E7 Am
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
F Dm G7 C
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
Christmas Joke: Christmas One-liners
Q. What's red and white and gives presents to good little fish on Christmas?
A. Sandy Claws.
Q. Why does Santa have 3 gardens?
A. So he can ho-ho-ho.
Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
A. Frostbite.
Q. What's red and white and gives presents to good little fish on Christmas?
A. Sandy Claws.
Q. Why does Santa have 3 gardens?
A. So he can ho-ho-ho.
Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
A. Frostbite.
Q. Why was Santa's little helper depressed?
A. Because he had low elf esteem.
Q. What do you get when you cross an archer with a gift-wrapper?
A. Ribbon hood.
Q. What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus?
A. Claustrophobic.
Q. What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
A. Snowflakes.
Q. Why did the little girl change her mind about buying her grandmother a packet of handkerchiefs for Christmas?
A. She said "I could not work out what size her nose was!
Q. What was so good about her neurotic doll the girl was given for Christmas?
A. It was wound up already.
Q. What was wrong with the boy's brand new toy electric train set he received for Christmas?
A. Forty feet of track - all straight!
Source: joke jam .com
A. Sandy Claws.
Q. Why does Santa have 3 gardens?
A. So he can ho-ho-ho.
Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
A. Frostbite.
Q. What's red and white and gives presents to good little fish on Christmas?
A. Sandy Claws.
Q. Why does Santa have 3 gardens?
A. So he can ho-ho-ho.
Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
A. Frostbite.
Q. Why was Santa's little helper depressed?
A. Because he had low elf esteem.
Q. What do you get when you cross an archer with a gift-wrapper?
A. Ribbon hood.
Q. What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus?
A. Claustrophobic.
Q. What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
A. Snowflakes.
Q. Why did the little girl change her mind about buying her grandmother a packet of handkerchiefs for Christmas?
A. She said "I could not work out what size her nose was!
Q. What was so good about her neurotic doll the girl was given for Christmas?
A. It was wound up already.
Q. What was wrong with the boy's brand new toy electric train set he received for Christmas?
A. Forty feet of track - all straight!
Source: joke jam .com
Music Chord Christmas Song: We Three Kings
Em B7 Em
We three kings of Orient are;
Em B7 Em
Bearing gifts, we traverse afar,
Em D G
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Am B7 Em
Following yonder star.
Chorus:
D7 G C G
O, star of wonder, star of night,
G C G
Star with royal beauty bright,
Em D C D7
Westward leading, still proceeding
G C G
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign.
(Chorus)
Frankincense to offer have I;
Incense owns a Deity night;
Prayer and praising, voices raising,
Worship Him, God on high.
(Chorus)
Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
(Chorus)
Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and Sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Peals through the earth and skies.
(Chorus)
Music Chord Christmas Song: Winter Wonderland
G G
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin'
D D
In the lane, snow is glistening
D7 Am D C
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
A D G
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Gone away is the blue bird
In his place is the new bird
He's singing our song, as we go along
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
B F# B
In the meadow we can build a snowman
B F# B
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
D A D
He'll say "Are you married ?", We'll say "No man,
D A D
But you can do the job when you're in town."
Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid, the plans that we made
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with Mr.Snowman
Until the other kiddies knock him down
When it snows, ain't it thrillin'
Though you know, kids are chillin'
We'll frolick & play, the Eskimo way
Walking in a Winter Wonderland (wo oh oh ...)
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin'
D D
In the lane, snow is glistening
D7 Am D C
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
A D G
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Gone away is the blue bird
In his place is the new bird
He's singing our song, as we go along
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
B F# B
In the meadow we can build a snowman
B F# B
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
D A D
He'll say "Are you married ?", We'll say "No man,
D A D
But you can do the job when you're in town."
Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid, the plans that we made
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with Mr.Snowman
Until the other kiddies knock him down
When it snows, ain't it thrillin'
Though you know, kids are chillin'
We'll frolick & play, the Eskimo way
Walking in a Winter Wonderland (wo oh oh ...)
Music Chord Christmas Song: O Holy Night
C F C
O holy night the stars are brightly shining it is the night
G C F
of our dear Savior's birth long lay the world in sin and
C Em B7 E
error pining til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
G C G
the thrill of hope a weary world rejoices for yonder breaks
C
a new and glorious morn
Am Em Dm Am C G C
Fall on your knees! o hear the angel voices o night divine
F C G C
o night when Christ was born
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining; [C F C]
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth. [C G C]
Long lay the world in sin and error pining, [C F C C7]
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. [Em B7 Em]
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices, [G7 C]
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. [G7 C]
Fall on your knees, [Am Em]
Oh, hear the angel voices! [Dm Am]
O night divine, [C G7 C F]
O night when Christ was born! [C G7 C]
O night, O holy night, O night divine! [G G7 C Dm C G7 C]
Truly he taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus rise we
Let all within us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord then ever, ever praise we
His pow'r and glory ever more proclaim
His pow'r and glory ever more proclaim
Music Chord Christmas Song: Blue Christmas
E B7
I have a blue Christmas without you
B7 E
I'll be so blue just thinking about you
E E7 A
Decorations of red, on a green Christmas tree
F#7 B7
won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me.
E B7
And when those blue snow flakes start falling,
B7 E
that's when those blue memories start calling,
E E7 A Bbdim7
you'll be doing alright, with your Christmas of white,
B7 E
but I'll have a blue blue Christmas.
E B7
Ohh, ohh, ohh Ahhh Ahh ahh a ahh ohhhh
B7 E
ohh, ohh, ohh Ahhhhh Ahh ahh a ahh ohhhh
E E7 A Bbdim7
You'll be doing allright with your Christmas of white
B7 E
but I'll have a blue blue Christmas,
Christmas Cookies Recipes: Brian's Chocolate Mint Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
1 cup Sugar, granulated
1 large Egg, beaten
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Mint extract
1/2 tsp Mint extract
1/2 cup Flour, unbleached
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking powder, double-acting
2 oz Chocolate, unsweetened
Non-paralleils, multi-colored
2 tsp Water
Instructions
Vicki's notes: Can substitute 3 oz. semi-sweet chips for the chocolate. These cookies came about when my husband asked me to make chocolate-mint cookies for Christmas. (They are based on the refrigerator cookies in "Joy of Cooking," with my own variations.) Although disappointed because he really wanted Girl Scout cookies (!), everybody else likes them and I've had several requests for the recipe. (Actually, my husband usually asks for chocolate chip cookies, no matter what time of year...)
Source: i chef .com
1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
1 cup Sugar, granulated
1 large Egg, beaten
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Mint extract
1/2 tsp Mint extract
1/2 cup Flour, unbleached
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking powder, double-acting
2 oz Chocolate, unsweetened
Non-paralleils, multi-colored
2 tsp Water
Instructions
- Beat butter until soft; gradually add sugar and blend until creamy. Mix in beaten egg and extracts. DON'T USE A FOOD PROCESSOR!!!
- Stir salt and baking powder into flour; stir into butter/sugar mixture.
- Melt chocolate over a double-boiler; add to dough. Form into a long roll approximately 2" - 3" wide. Wrap dough with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
- Slice dough 1/4" thick and place on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with non-paralleils and press in slightly with back of spoon. Bake in 400 degree oven for 8 - 10 minutes. Cool cookies on rack.
Vicki's notes: Can substitute 3 oz. semi-sweet chips for the chocolate. These cookies came about when my husband asked me to make chocolate-mint cookies for Christmas. (They are based on the refrigerator cookies in "Joy of Cooking," with my own variations.) Although disappointed because he really wanted Girl Scout cookies (!), everybody else likes them and I've had several requests for the recipe. (Actually, my husband usually asks for chocolate chip cookies, no matter what time of year...)
Source: i chef .com
Music Chord Christmas Song: Let It Snow
F C7 F
Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
F Abdim C7
But the fire is so delightful,
Gm D7 Gm
And since we've no place to go,
C7 F
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
It doesn't show signs of stopping,
And I brought some corn for popping.
The lights are turned way down low,
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
C
When we finally kiss good night,
Dm G7 C
How I'll hate going out in the storm.
C
But if you really hold me tight,
D7 G7 C7
All the way home I'll be warm.
The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,
But as long as you love me so.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
Music Chord Christmas Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem
D Em
O little town of Bethlehem,
D A7 D
How still we see thee lie;
D B7 Em7
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
D A7 D
The silent stars go by.
D Em7 F#
Yet in the dark streets shineth
Bm G F#
The everlasting light;
D Em7
The hopes and fears of all the years
D A7 D
Are met in thee tonight.
For Christ is born of Mary;
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep the angels keep
Their watch of wond'ring love.
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth;
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth.
How silent, how silently
The wondrous gift is giv'n!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heav'n.
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord, Emmanuel.
O little town of Bethlehem,
D A7 D
How still we see thee lie;
D B7 Em7
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
D A7 D
The silent stars go by.
D Em7 F#
Yet in the dark streets shineth
Bm G F#
The everlasting light;
D Em7
The hopes and fears of all the years
D A7 D
Are met in thee tonight.
For Christ is born of Mary;
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep the angels keep
Their watch of wond'ring love.
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth;
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth.
How silent, how silently
The wondrous gift is giv'n!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heav'n.
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord, Emmanuel.
Christmas Cookies Recipes: Carole's Christmas Cake
Ingredients
6 Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1/2 lb Melted butter
1 cup Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
Fruit stuff:
1/2 cup Flour
1 lb Candied cherries
1 lb Candied pineapple
4 cups Chopped pecans
Instructions
6 Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1/2 lb Melted butter
1 cup Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
Fruit stuff:
1/2 cup Flour
1 lb Candied cherries
1 lb Candied pineapple
4 cups Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Batter: Mix batter items together. Flour the fruit stuff items. Place the fruit stuff into a greased Angel Food cake pan (I use a Bunt pan). Pour the batter over the fruit stuff. Bake at 300 degrees until done (about 1 1/2 hour).
- For a cupcake version: Bake 15 minutes at 300 degrees, brush on Honey. Continue to bake for 15-30 minutes more. (use two cupcake papers per serving).
- With the cake freshly removed, I use a hypo and inject with one shot of the following: Rum Amaretto (Almond flavour), Triple Sec (Orange flavour), and Grand Marnier (Orange flavour)
- Make these a month or so early. Wrap in Saran Wrap and place in refrigerator. Bring back to room temperature before serving.
Music Chord Christmas Song: O Christmas Tree
D A7 B7
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Em A7 D
With faithful leaves unchanging.
D A7 B7
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Em A7 D
With faithful leaves unchanging,
G A7
Not only green in summer's heat,
Em A7 D
But also winter's snow and sleet;
D A7 B7
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Em A7 D
With faithful leaves unchanging.
Additional Verses:
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely;
Each year you bring to me delight
Gleaming in the Christmas night.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Your leaves will teach me also,
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Your leaves will teach me also
That hope and love and faithfulness
Are precious things I can possess.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Your leaves will teach me also.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches.
In summer sun or winter snow
A coat of green you always show.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Em A7 D
With faithful leaves unchanging.
D A7 B7
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Em A7 D
With faithful leaves unchanging,
G A7
Not only green in summer's heat,
Em A7 D
But also winter's snow and sleet;
D A7 B7
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Em A7 D
With faithful leaves unchanging.
Additional Verses:
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely;
Each year you bring to me delight
Gleaming in the Christmas night.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Of all the trees most lovely.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Your leaves will teach me also,
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Your leaves will teach me also
That hope and love and faithfulness
Are precious things I can possess.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
Your leaves will teach me also.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches.
In summer sun or winter snow
A coat of green you always show.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches.
Christmas Joke: Twenty ways to confuse Santa Claus
1. Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad, and a note explaining that you think he could stand to lose a few pounds.
2. While he's in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a speeding ticket.
3. Leave him a note, explaining that you've gone away for the holidays. Ask if he would mind watering your plants.
4. While he's in the house, replace all his reindeer with exact replicas. Then wait and see what happens when he tries to get them to fly.
5. Keep an angry bull in your living room. If you think a bull goes crazy when he sees a little red cape, wait until he sees that big, red Santa suit!
6. Build an army of mean-looking snowmen on the roof, holding signs that say "We hate Christmas," and "Go away Santa."
7. Leave a note by the telephone, telling Santa that Mrs. Claus called and wanted to remind him to pick up some milk and a loaf of bread on his way home.
8. Throw a surprise party for Santa when he comes down the chimney. Refuse to let him leave until the strippers arrive.
9. While he's in the house, find the sleigh and sit in it. As soon as he comes back and sees you, tell him that he shouldn't have missed that last payment, and take off.
10. Leave a plate filled with cookies and a glass of milk out, with a note that says, "For The Tooth Fairy. :)" Leave another plate out with half a stale cookie and a few drops of skim milk in a dirty glass with a note that says, "For Santa. :("
11. Take everything out of your house as if it's just been robbed. When Santa arrives, show up dressed like a policeman and say, "Well, well. They always return to the scene of the crime."
12. Leave out a copy of your Christmas list with last-minute changes and corrections.
13. While he's in the house, cover the top of the chimney with barbed wire.
14. Leave lots of hunting trophies and guns out where Santa's sure to see them. Go outside, yell, "Ooh! Look! A deer! And he's got a red nose!" and fire a gun.
15. Leave Santa a note, explaining that you've moved. Include a map with unclear and hard-to-read directions to your new house.
16. Set a bear trap at the bottom of the chimney. Wait for Santa to get caught in it, and then explain that you're sorry, but from a distance, he looked like a bear.
17. Leave out a Santa suit, with an attached dry-cleaning bill.
18. Paint "hoof-prints" all over your face and clothes. While he's in the house, go out on the roof. When he comes back up, act like you've been "trampled." Threaten to sue for personal injury.
19. Instead of ornaments, decorate your tree with Easter eggs.
20. Dress up like the Easter Bunny. Wait for Santa to come and then say, "This neighborhood ain't big enough for the both of us.
Source: aha jokes .com
2. While he's in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a speeding ticket.
3. Leave him a note, explaining that you've gone away for the holidays. Ask if he would mind watering your plants.
4. While he's in the house, replace all his reindeer with exact replicas. Then wait and see what happens when he tries to get them to fly.
5. Keep an angry bull in your living room. If you think a bull goes crazy when he sees a little red cape, wait until he sees that big, red Santa suit!
6. Build an army of mean-looking snowmen on the roof, holding signs that say "We hate Christmas," and "Go away Santa."
7. Leave a note by the telephone, telling Santa that Mrs. Claus called and wanted to remind him to pick up some milk and a loaf of bread on his way home.
8. Throw a surprise party for Santa when he comes down the chimney. Refuse to let him leave until the strippers arrive.
9. While he's in the house, find the sleigh and sit in it. As soon as he comes back and sees you, tell him that he shouldn't have missed that last payment, and take off.
10. Leave a plate filled with cookies and a glass of milk out, with a note that says, "For The Tooth Fairy. :)" Leave another plate out with half a stale cookie and a few drops of skim milk in a dirty glass with a note that says, "For Santa. :("
11. Take everything out of your house as if it's just been robbed. When Santa arrives, show up dressed like a policeman and say, "Well, well. They always return to the scene of the crime."
12. Leave out a copy of your Christmas list with last-minute changes and corrections.
13. While he's in the house, cover the top of the chimney with barbed wire.
14. Leave lots of hunting trophies and guns out where Santa's sure to see them. Go outside, yell, "Ooh! Look! A deer! And he's got a red nose!" and fire a gun.
15. Leave Santa a note, explaining that you've moved. Include a map with unclear and hard-to-read directions to your new house.
16. Set a bear trap at the bottom of the chimney. Wait for Santa to get caught in it, and then explain that you're sorry, but from a distance, he looked like a bear.
17. Leave out a Santa suit, with an attached dry-cleaning bill.
18. Paint "hoof-prints" all over your face and clothes. While he's in the house, go out on the roof. When he comes back up, act like you've been "trampled." Threaten to sue for personal injury.
19. Instead of ornaments, decorate your tree with Easter eggs.
20. Dress up like the Easter Bunny. Wait for Santa to come and then say, "This neighborhood ain't big enough for the both of us.
Source: aha jokes .com
Music Chord Christmas Song: Joy to the World
C Dm C G C
Joy to the world! The Lord is come;
F G C
Let earth receive her King.
C
Let every heart prepare Him room,
C
And heav'n and nature sing,
G
And heav'n and nature sing,
C F C Dm C G7 C
And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing.
Additional Verses:
Joy to the world! The Savior reigns;
Let men their songs employ.
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love.
Joy to the world! The Lord is come;
F G C
Let earth receive her King.
C
Let every heart prepare Him room,
C
And heav'n and nature sing,
G
And heav'n and nature sing,
C F C Dm C G7 C
And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing.
Additional Verses:
Joy to the world! The Savior reigns;
Let men their songs employ.
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love.
Christmas Joke: Short Christmas Jokes
What did Adam say on the day before Christmas ?
It's Christmas, Eve !
How do you make an idiot laugh on boxing day ?
Tell him a joke on Christmas Eve !
What do you have in December that you don't have in any other month ?
The letter "D" !
What does Father Christmas suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney ?
Santa Claustrophobia !
What do you call a letter sent up the chimney on Christmas Eve ?
Black mail !
Who delievers cat's Christmas presents ?
Santa Paws !
Why does Father Christmas go down the chimney ?
Because it soots him !
Who delievers elephants's Christmas presents?
Elephanta Claus !
How many chimney does Father Christmas go down ?
Stacks !
Why is Santa like a bear on Christmas Eve ?
Because he's Sooty !
source: aha jokes .com
It's Christmas, Eve !
How do you make an idiot laugh on boxing day ?
Tell him a joke on Christmas Eve !
What do you have in December that you don't have in any other month ?
The letter "D" !
What does Father Christmas suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney ?
Santa Claustrophobia !
What do you call a letter sent up the chimney on Christmas Eve ?
Black mail !
Who delievers cat's Christmas presents ?
Santa Paws !
Why does Father Christmas go down the chimney ?
Because it soots him !
Who delievers elephants's Christmas presents?
Elephanta Claus !
How many chimney does Father Christmas go down ?
Stacks !
Why is Santa like a bear on Christmas Eve ?
Because he's Sooty !
source: aha jokes .com
Music Chord Christmas Song: Feliz Navidad
Intro:
D G A7 D
D G A7 D
Em A7
Feliz Navidad
D
Feliz Navidad
G
Feliz Navidad
A7 D
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
Em A7
Feliz Navidad
D
Feliz Navidad
G
Feliz Navidad
A7 D
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
G A7
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
D Bm
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
G
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
A7 D
From the bottom of my heart.
Em A7
Feliz Navidad
D
Feliz Navidad
G
Feliz Navidad
A7 D
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
Em A7
Feliz Navidad
D
Feliz Navidad
G
Feliz Navidad
A7 D
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
G A7
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
D Bm
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
G
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
A7 D
From the bottom of my heart.
CHORDS:
Em (022000)
A7 (x02020)
D (xx0232)
G (320003)
Bm (x24432)
Music Chord Christmas Song: The Christmas Song
Db6 Ebm7 Fm7 Gbmaj7 (Fm7 Ebm7)
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Db6 Abm7 Db7 Gbmaj7 B9
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Db6 B9 Bbm7 Gm7 Gb7
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
Fmaj7 F#m7 B9 Emaj7 Ebm7 D9
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.......everybody
Db6 Ebm7 Fm7 Gbmaj7 (Fm7 Ebm7)
knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Db6 Abm7 Db7 Gbmaj7 B9
Help to make the season bright
Db6 B9 Bbm7 Gm7 Gb7
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Fm7 E9 Ebm7 D9 Db6
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
Abm7 Db7 Gbmaj7
They know that Santa's on his way
Abm7 Db7 Gbmaj7
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
F#m7 B7 Emaj7
And every mother's child is gonna spy
Eb7 Ab7
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
Db6 Ebm7 Fm7 Gbmaj7 (Fm7 Ebm7)
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
Db6 Abm7 Db7 Gbmaj7 B9
To kids from one to ninety-two
Db6 B9 Bbm7 Gm7 Gb7
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Fm7 E9 Ebm7 Ab7 Db6
Merry Christmas to you
CHORDS USED:
Db6 (x4332x)
Ebm7 (x68676)
Fm7 (x810898)
Gbmaj7(x91110119)
Abm7 (464444)
Db7 (x46464)
Gbmaj7(2x332x)
B9 (x2122x)
Bible Verses: Christmas Bible Verses (3)
Mary Visits Elizabeth
- Luke 1:39-45
At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" (KJV)
Mary's Song
- Luke 1:46-55
And Mary said:
"My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
even as he said to our fathers." (KJV)
Zechariah's Song
- Luke 1:67-79
His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
"Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,
because he has come and has redeemed his people.
He has raised up a horn of salvation for us
in the house of his servant David
(as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),
salvation from our enemies
and from the hand of all who hate us—
to show mercy to our fathers
and to remember his holy covenant,
the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
to rescue us from the hand of our enemies,
and to enable us to serve him without fear
in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High;
for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,
to give his people the knowledge of salvation
through the forgiveness of their sins,
because of the tender mercy of our God,
by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven
to shine on those living in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the path of peace." (KJV)
Music Chord Christmas Song: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
F C F Bb F C F
Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the new born King
Dm G7 C G7 C
Peace on earth and mercy mild God an sinners reconciled"
F C7 F C F C7 F C
Joyful all ye nations rise_ Join the triumph of the skies
Bb F Gm D7 Gm C7 F C F
With angelic host proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Bb F Gm D7 Gm C7 F C7 F
Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the new born King"
Additional Verses:
Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one.
Veiled in flesh, the Godheadd see; hail the incarnate Diety
Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel
Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King"
Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace. Hail the son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to five them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King"
Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the new born King
Dm G7 C G7 C
Peace on earth and mercy mild God an sinners reconciled"
F C7 F C F C7 F C
Joyful all ye nations rise_ Join the triumph of the skies
Bb F Gm D7 Gm C7 F C F
With angelic host proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Bb F Gm D7 Gm C7 F C7 F
Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the new born King"
Additional Verses:
Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one.
Veiled in flesh, the Godheadd see; hail the incarnate Diety
Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel
Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King"
Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace. Hail the son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to five them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new born King"
Bible Verses: Christmas Bible Verses (2)
The Visit of the Magi (Wise Men)
Matthew 2:1-12After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."
When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written:
" 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.' "
Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.
He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him."
After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. (KJV)
Peace on Earth
Peace with God
- Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (KJV)
Immanuel
- Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (KJV)
- Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (KJV)
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
- Isaiah 40:1-11
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins.
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:
And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. (KJV)
- Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."
"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God."
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her. (KJV)
Music Chord Christmas Song: First Noel
G D C G
The first Noel the angel did say,
C Bm C D G
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
G D C G
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
C Bm C D G
On a cold winters night that was so deep
Chorus:
G Bm C G D
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
C Bm C D G
Born is the King of Is-rael.
Other verses:
They looked up and saw a star,
Shining in the East, beyond them far;
And to the earth it gave good light;
And so it continued both day and night.
This star drew nigh to the North West,
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Then enter'd in there Wise Men three
Full rev'rently on bended knee,
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
The first Noel the angel did say,
C Bm C D G
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
G D C G
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
C Bm C D G
On a cold winters night that was so deep
Chorus:
G Bm C G D
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
C Bm C D G
Born is the King of Is-rael.
Other verses:
They looked up and saw a star,
Shining in the East, beyond them far;
And to the earth it gave good light;
And so it continued both day and night.
This star drew nigh to the North West,
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Then enter'd in there Wise Men three
Full rev'rently on bended knee,
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Bible Verses: Christmas Bible Verses (1)
The Birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us."
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. (KJV)
- Luke 2:1-14
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." (KJV)
The Visit of the Shepherds
- Luke 2:15-20
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. (KJV)
Music Chord Christmas Song: Jingle Bells
C F
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh,
G7 C
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way,
C F
Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright,
G7 C
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight, oh
Chorus:
C C7
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,
F C D7 G7
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, hey,
C C7
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way,
F C G7 C
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
Other verses:
A day or two ago,
I thought I'd take a ride,
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side;
The horse was lean and lank;
Misfortune seemed his lot;
He got into a drifted bank,
And we, we got upsot.
A day or two ago,
the story I must tell
I went out on the snow
And on my back I fell;
A gent was riding by
In a one-horse open sleigh,
He laughed as there
I sprawling lie,
But quickly drove away.
Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young,
Take the girls tonight
And sing this sleighing song;
Just get a bob-tailed bay
two-forty as his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack! you'll take the lead.
Music Chord Christmas Song: Silent Night
C
Silent night, holy night
G C
All is calm, All is bright
F C
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
F C
Holy Infant so Tender and mild,
G C
Sleep in heavenly peace,
C G C
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleleulia
Christ the Saviour is born!
Christ the saviour is born.
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus Lord at thy birth,
Jesus Lord at thy birth.
Music Chord Christmas Song: We Wish You a Merry Christmas'
G C
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
A7 D7
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
B7 Em
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
C D7 G
And a Happy New Year.
Chorus:
G D A7 D7
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin,
G Am D7 G
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
G C
Now bring us some figgy pudding,
A7 D7
Now bring us some figgy pudding,
B7 Em
Now bring us some figgy pudding,
C D7 G
And a cup of good cheer.
Chorus
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some
So bring it out here!
Chorus
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
Chorus
Music Chord Christmas Song: Go Tell It On The Mountain
D A D
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
D A7 D
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
D A D
While shepherds kept their watching o'er silent flocks by night,
A A7
Behold throughout the heavens there shone a Holy Light.
D A D
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
D A7 D
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
D A D
The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! Above the earth,
A A7
Rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Saviour's birth.
D A D
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
D A7 D
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
D A D
Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born
A A
And brought us God's salvation that blessed Christmas morn!
D A D
Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
D A7 D
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
Music Chord Christmas Song: 12 Days of Christmas
First day:
C G7 C
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
C F C G7 C
a partridge in a pear tree.
Second day:
C G7 C
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
G7 C F C G7 C
two turtle doves and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Third day:
C G7 C
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
G7 G7
three French hens, two turtle doves,...
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Fourth day:
C G7 C
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Fifth day:
C G7 C
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C G7 G7
Five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Sixth day:
C G7 C
On the Sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Seventh day:
C G7 C
On the Seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Eighth day:
C G7 C
On the Eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Ninth day:
C G7 C
On the Ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Nine ladies dancing,
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Tenth day:
C G7 C
On the Tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Ten lords a leaping,
G7
Nine ladies dancing,
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Eleventh day:
C G7 C
On the Eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Eleven pipers piping,
G7
Ten lords a leaping,
G7
Nine ladies dancing,
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Twelfth day:
C G7 C
On the Twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Twelve drummers drumming,
G7
Eleven pipers piping,
G7
Ten lords a leaping,
G7
Nine ladies dancing,
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
C G7 C
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
C F C G7 C
a partridge in a pear tree.
Second day:
C G7 C
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
G7 C F C G7 C
two turtle doves and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Third day:
C G7 C
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
G7 G7
three French hens, two turtle doves,...
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Fourth day:
C G7 C
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Fifth day:
C G7 C
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
C G7 G7
Five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Sixth day:
C G7 C
On the Sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Seventh day:
C G7 C
On the Seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Eighth day:
C G7 C
On the Eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Ninth day:
C G7 C
On the Ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Nine ladies dancing,
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Tenth day:
C G7 C
On the Tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Ten lords a leaping,
G7
Nine ladies dancing,
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Eleventh day:
C G7 C
On the Eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Eleven pipers piping,
G7
Ten lords a leaping,
G7
Nine ladies dancing,
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Twelfth day:
C G7 C
On the Twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
G7
Twelve drummers drumming,
G7
Eleven pipers piping,
G7
Ten lords a leaping,
G7
Nine ladies dancing,
G7
Eight maids a milking,
G7
Seven swans a swimming,
G7
Six geese a laying,
C G7 G7
five golden rings,
G7 G7 G7
four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves,
C F C G7 C
and a Partridge in a pear tree.
Music Chord Christmas Song: I'll Be Home For Christmas
I'll be home for Christmas [C Ebdim Dm7 G7]
You can count on me [C Gm6 A7 Dm7, Edim]
Please have snow and mistletoe [F6 G7 C Am]
and presents on the tree [D7 Dm7 G9]
Christmas Eve will find me [C Ebdim Dm7 G7]
Where the love light gleams [C Gm6 A7 Dm7]
I'll be home for Christmas [F6 Fm6 C A7+5]
If only in my dreams [D7 Dm7 G7 C (Ab7 Cmaj79)]Christmas Song: The Babe of Bethlehem
Ye nations all, on you I call, come hear this declaration,
And don't refuse this glorious news of Jesus and salvation.
To royal Jews came first the news of Christ the great Messiah,
As was foretold by prophets old, Isaiah, Jeremiah.
To Abraham the promise came, and to his seed for ever,
A light to shine in Isaac's line, by Scripture we discover;
Hail, promised morn! the Saviour's born, the glorious Mediator.
God's blessed word made flesh and blood, assumed the human nature.
His parents poor in earthly store, to entertain the stranger
They found no bed to lay his head, but in the ox's manger:
No royal things, as used by kings, were seen by those that found him
But in the hay the stranger lay, with swaddling bands around him
On the same night a glorious light to shepherds there appeared,
Bright angels came in shining flame, they saw and greatly feared
The angels said: Be not afraid, although we much alarm you,
We do appear good news to bear, as now we will inform you.
The city's name is Bethlehem, in which God has appointed,
This glorious morn a Saviour's born, for him God has anointed;
By this you'll know, if you will go, to see this little stranger,
His lovely charms in Mary's arms, both lying in a manger.
When this was said, straightway was made a glorious sound from heaven
Each flaming tongue an anthem sung: To men a Saviour's given,
In Jesus' name, the glorious theme, we elevate our voices,
At Jesus' birth be peace on earth, meanwhile all heaven rejoices.
Then with delight they took their flight, and wing'd their way to glory,
The shepherds gazed and were amazed, to hear the pleasing story;
To Bethlehem they quickly came, the glorious news to carry,
And in the stall they found them all, Joseph, the Babe, and Mary.
The shepherds then return'd again to their own habitation,
With joy of heart they did depart, now they have found salvation.
Glory they cry, to God on high, who sent his Son to save us.
This glorious morn the Saviour's born, his name is Christ Jesus.
And don't refuse this glorious news of Jesus and salvation.
To royal Jews came first the news of Christ the great Messiah,
As was foretold by prophets old, Isaiah, Jeremiah.
To Abraham the promise came, and to his seed for ever,
A light to shine in Isaac's line, by Scripture we discover;
Hail, promised morn! the Saviour's born, the glorious Mediator.
God's blessed word made flesh and blood, assumed the human nature.
His parents poor in earthly store, to entertain the stranger
They found no bed to lay his head, but in the ox's manger:
No royal things, as used by kings, were seen by those that found him
But in the hay the stranger lay, with swaddling bands around him
On the same night a glorious light to shepherds there appeared,
Bright angels came in shining flame, they saw and greatly feared
The angels said: Be not afraid, although we much alarm you,
We do appear good news to bear, as now we will inform you.
The city's name is Bethlehem, in which God has appointed,
This glorious morn a Saviour's born, for him God has anointed;
By this you'll know, if you will go, to see this little stranger,
His lovely charms in Mary's arms, both lying in a manger.
When this was said, straightway was made a glorious sound from heaven
Each flaming tongue an anthem sung: To men a Saviour's given,
In Jesus' name, the glorious theme, we elevate our voices,
At Jesus' birth be peace on earth, meanwhile all heaven rejoices.
Then with delight they took their flight, and wing'd their way to glory,
The shepherds gazed and were amazed, to hear the pleasing story;
To Bethlehem they quickly came, the glorious news to carry,
And in the stall they found them all, Joseph, the Babe, and Mary.
The shepherds then return'd again to their own habitation,
With joy of heart they did depart, now they have found salvation.
Glory they cry, to God on high, who sent his Son to save us.
This glorious morn the Saviour's born, his name is Christ Jesus.
Music Chord Christmas Song: Jingle Bell Rock
G
Jingle-bell, jingle-bell, jingle-bell rock,
Amin
Jingle-bells swing and jingle-bells ring.
Amin D7 Amin D7
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun,
Amin Daug
Now the jingle hop has begun.
G
Jingle-bell, jingle-bell, jingle-bell rock,
Amin
Jingle-bells chime in jingle-bell time.
Amin D7 Amin D7
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
A7 D7 G
In the frosty air.
C Cmin
What a bright time; it's the right time
G
To rock the night away.
A7
Jingle bell time is a swell time
D7
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh.
G
Giddy-up jingle horse; pick up your feet;
E7
Jingle around the clock.
Amin Cmin
Mix and mingle in a jinglin' beat;
A7 D7 G
That's the jingle-bell rock.
Christmas Song: Jingle Bell Rock
ingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air.
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell rock.
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air.
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell rock.
Christmas song: Christ Is Born In Bethlehem
Christ, by highest heaven adored
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail th' Incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with man to dwell;
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Come, Desire of nations come,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
Rise, the Woman's conquering Seed,
Bruise in us the Serpent's head.
Adam's likeness, Lord efface:
Stamp Thy image in its place;
Second Adam, from above,
Reinstate us in thy love.
Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail, the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris'n with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth.
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail th' Incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with man to dwell;
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Come, Desire of nations come,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
Rise, the Woman's conquering Seed,
Bruise in us the Serpent's head.
Adam's likeness, Lord efface:
Stamp Thy image in its place;
Second Adam, from above,
Reinstate us in thy love.
Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail, the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris'n with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth.
Christmas Song: O Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful, Joful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Christ the Lord!
Sing, choirs of angels, Sing with exultations.
Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above;
Glory to God in the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Christ the Lord!
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning.
Jesus, to Thee all glory giv'n;
Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing;
O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Christ the Lord!
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Christ the Lord!
Sing, choirs of angels, Sing with exultations.
Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above;
Glory to God in the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Christ the Lord!
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning.
Jesus, to Thee all glory giv'n;
Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing;
O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! Christ the Lord!
Christmas Song: Blue Christmas
I'll have a blue Christmas without you
I'll be so blue thinking about you
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same
If you're not here with me
And when those blue snow flakes start falling
And when those blue memories start falling
You'll be doing all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Oh, won't be the same
If you're not here with me
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain
And when that blue heartache starts hurting
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
Mmmm
I'll be so blue thinking about you
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Won't be the same
If you're not here with me
And when those blue snow flakes start falling
And when those blue memories start falling
You'll be doing all right with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree
Oh, won't be the same
If you're not here with me
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain
And when that blue heartache starts hurting
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas
Mmmm
Christmas Song: We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
Good tidings to you, wherever you are;
Good tidings for Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
Good tidings to you, wherever you are;
Good tidings for Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year!
Christmas Song: A Child This Day Is Born
A child this day is born
A child of high renown
Most worthy of a sceptre and a crown
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
These tidings shepherds heard
Whilst watching o'er their fold;
'Twas by an Angel unto them
That night revealed and told.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
Then was there with the Angel
An host incontinent
Of heavenly bright soldiers,
All from the highest sent.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
They praised the Lord our God,
And our celestial King;
All glory be in Paradise,
This heavenly host do sing.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
All glory be to God,
That sitteth still on high,
With praises and with triumph great,
Andjoyful melody.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
A child of high renown
Most worthy of a sceptre and a crown
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
These tidings shepherds heard
Whilst watching o'er their fold;
'Twas by an Angel unto them
That night revealed and told.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
Then was there with the Angel
An host incontinent
Of heavenly bright soldiers,
All from the highest sent.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
They praised the Lord our God,
And our celestial King;
All glory be in Paradise,
This heavenly host do sing.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
All glory be to God,
That sitteth still on high,
With praises and with triumph great,
Andjoyful melody.
Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day
Christmas Song: Carol of The Bells
Hark! how the bells
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say,
"Throw oars away."
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From ev'rywhere
Filling the air
O how happy are their tones
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
On, on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To ev'ry home
(repeat from the beginning)
Ding, dong, ding, dong.
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say,
"Throw oars away."
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From ev'rywhere
Filling the air
O how happy are their tones
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
On, on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To ev'ry home
(repeat from the beginning)
Ding, dong, ding, dong.
Christmas Song: The Drummer Boy Song
Come they told me,
Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring,
Pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him,
Pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.
Little Baby,
Pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too,
Pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring,
Pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you?
Pa rum pum pum
On my drum.
Mary nodded,
Pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time,
Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him,
Pa rum pum pum
I played my best for Him,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.
Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring,
Pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him,
Pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.
Little Baby,
Pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too,
Pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring,
Pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you?
Pa rum pum pum
On my drum.
Mary nodded,
Pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time,
Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him,
Pa rum pum pum
I played my best for Him,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me,
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.
Christmas Article: The History of Christmas
The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.
Many of these traditions began with the Mesopotamian celebration of New Years. The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk. Each year as winter arrived it was believed that Marduk would do battle with the monsters of chaos. To assist Marduk in his struggle the Mesopotamians held a festival for the New Year. This was Zagmuk, the New Year's festival that lasted for 12 days.
The Mesopotamian king would return to the temple of Marduk and swear his faithfulness to the god. The traditions called for the king to die at the end of the year and to return with Marduk to battle at his side.
To spare their king, the Mesopotamians used the idea of a "mock" king. A criminal was chosen and dressed in royal clothes. He was given all the respect and privileges of a real king. At the end of the celebration the "mock" king was stripped of the royal clothes and slain, sparing the life of the real king.
The Persians and the Babylonians celebrated a similar festival called the Sacaea. Part of that celebration included the exchanging of places, the slaves would become the masters and the masters were to obey.
Early Europeans believed in evil spirits, witches, ghosts and trolls. As the Winter Solstice approached, with its long cold nights and short days, many people feared the sun would not return. Special rituals and celebrations were held to welcome back the sun.
In Scandinavia during the winter months the sun would disappear for many days. After thirty-five days scouts would be sent to the mountain tops to look for the return of the sun. When the first light was seen the scouts would return with the good news. A great festival would be held, called the Yuletide, and a special feast would be served around a fire burning with the Yule log. Great bonfires would also be lit to celebrate the return of the sun. In some areas people would tie apples to branches of trees to remind themselves that spring and summer would return.
The ancient Greeks held a festival similar to that of the Zagmuk/Sacaea festivals to assist their god Kronos who would battle the god Zeus and his Titans.
The Roman's celebrated their god Saturn. Their festival was called Saturnalia which began the middle of December and ended January 1st. With cries of "Jo Saturnalia!" the celebration would include masquerades in the streets, big festive meals, visiting friends, and the exchange of good-luck gifts called Strenae (lucky fruits).
The Romans decked their halls with garlands of laurel and green trees lit with candles. Again the masters and slaves would exchange places
"Jo Saturnalia!" was a fun and festive time for the Romans, but the Christians though it an abomination to honor the pagan god. The early Christians wanted to keep the birthday of their Christ child a solemn and religious holiday, not one of cheer and merriment as was the pagan Saturnalia.
But as Christianity spread they were alarmed by the continuing celebration of pagan customs and Saturnalia among their converts. At first the Church forbid this kind of celebration. But it was to no avail. Eventually it was decided that the celebration would be tamed and made into a celebration fit for the Christian Son of God.
Some legends claim that the Christian "Christmas" celebration was invented to compete against the pagan celebrations of December. The 25th was not only sacred to the Romans but also the Persians whose religion Mithraism was one of Christianity's main rivals at that time. The Church eventually was successful in taking the merriment, lights, and gifts from the Saturanilia festival and bringing them to the celebration of Christmas.
The exact day of the Christ child's birth has never been pinpointed. Traditions say that it has been celebrated since the year 98 AD. In 137 AD the Bishop of Rome ordered the birthday of the Christ Child celebrated as a solemn feast. In 350 AD another Bishop of Rome, Julius I, choose December 25th as the observance of Christmas.
Christmas Song: Hallelujah Chorus
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth
The Kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of the Lord
And of His Christ and He shall reign forever and ever
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
And He shall reign forever and ever
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth
The Kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of the Lord
And of His Christ and He shall reign forever and ever
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
And He shall reign forever and ever
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Christmas Song: Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
With lots of presents to make you happy
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
With mistletoe and lots of cheer
With lots of laughter throughout the years
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
With lots of presents to make you happy
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
With mistletoe and lots of cheer
With lots of laughter throughout the years
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y felicidad
Christmas Song: We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
Refrain
O star of wonder, star of light,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign.
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I;
Incense owns a Deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, voices raising,
Worshipping God on high.
Refrain
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone cold tomb.
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise;
King and God and sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Sounds through the earth and skies.
Refrain
Christmas Article: History of the Advent
The advent is a fairly recent Christmas tradition of German origin. Advent is Latin for "coming towards" (The Latin, "ad", means "towards" whereas "ven/vent" is core of the Latin verb "veno", meaning "come".). Advent refers to the days approaching the coming of Christ to earth. More specifically, in the German tradition, it refers to the 24 days immediately preceding Christmas day, from December 1-24..
One of the most widely celebrated advent traditions is the advent calendar. The Advent Calendar finds its origins in the 19th Century from the protestant area of Germany. Protestant Christian families made a chalk line for every day in December until Christmas Eve. Before long, commercial entrepreneurs started replacing the ephemeral chalk lines with printed calendars,. The first known Advent Calendar is for the advent of 1851.
Soon, other devices helped Germans and German immigrants to America celebrate the advent. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the Adventclock or the Adventcandle - a candle for 24 days until Christmas - were found in many homes. The first printed speciem was made by Gerhard Lang (1881 - 1974) who was a Swabian parishioner from Maulbronn in Germany. When he was a child his mother made him an Advent Calendar with 24 "Wibbele" (little candies). Later Lang was a participator of the printing office Reichhold & Lang where he published miniature colored pictures which could be affixed on a cardboard at every day in December. This was the first printed Advent Calendar, although without windows to open, published in 1908.
The celebration of advent and the associated advent calendar caught on like wildfire in the early decades of this century. However, despite the great success of Lang's Advent Calendar, he had to close his company in the 1930s due to World War II. This same war ended this German practice in many homes and certainly stopped the increase of this tradition.
The first printed speciem after the war were printed by Richard Sellmer in 1946. Advent calendars continue to be printed to this day.
In some homes, 24 candles are kept, one for each night from December 1 through Christmas eve. One candle is lit for a while on December 1, then a new candle is added each day for the 24 day period. However, for those homes using the candles, it was far more common to have four candles for the four weeks before Christmas. On candle was lit the first week, two the second week and so on. The candles were often place on a wreath upon the dining room table.
The practice of advent is celebrated primarily in the German-speaking areas of Europe and especially in the protestant German areas of the United States.
Christmas Article: Untrue Urban Myths of Christmas
- Jesus was born on December 25.
(The idea of celebrating the birth of Christ on December 25 was first suggested early in the fourth century. This was a clever move on the part of Church fathers, who wished to eclipse the December 25 festivities of a rival pagan religion.The celebration of Christmas took permanent hold in the Western world in 337 with the Roman emperor Constantine. Christianity had become the official state religion in 313 AD. By 354, Bishop Liberius of Rome reiterated the importance of celebrating not only Christ's death but also his birth.) - Angels Sang at Christmas
(The Bible never says that the Angels sang! Read it closely!!) - The Bible tells of three wise men who travelled from afar on camels to visit the infant Jesus as he lay in the manger.
(Mathew 2:1 tells us: "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem . . . ". That is the extent of it. There is no mention of THREE wisemen and no mention of camel! Also, Matt 2:11 states "And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him . . . ". Note that it mentions a child in a house, rather than a baby in a manger... so this is a postbirth event.) - The modern image of Santa Claus was created by Coca-Cola
(Haddon Sundblom drew his first Santa portrait for Coca-Cola in 1931... which popularized an existing image of Claus. In 1804, the New York Historical Society was founded with Nicholas as its patron saint, reviving the Dutch tradition of St. Nicholas as a bringer of gifts. In 1809, Washington Irving published his satirical A History of New York, by one "Diedrich Knickerbocker," poking fun at New York's Dutch past, St. Nicholas included... in Dutch, "Sinterklaas". Irving revised his History of New York in 1812, adding details about Nicholas' "riding over the tops of the trees, in that selfsame waggon wherein he brings his yearly presents to children." In 1821,William Gilley wrote a poem about a "Santeclaus" who dressed all in fur and drove a sleigh pulled by one reindeer. On Christmas Eve of 1822, Clement Clarke Moore, wrote down and read to his children a series of verses; his poem was published a year later as "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" ...more commonly known today by its opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas . . .") - Two of Santa's reindeer were named 'Donner' and 'Blitzen.'
(In 1822, Clement Clarke Moore wrote down in his "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" ...more commonly known today by its opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas . . And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name. "Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now, dash away! dash away! dash away all! " The song about Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer first made the mistake in Donder's and Vixen's names! ) - The suicide rate increases significantly during the winter holiday season.
(1985 Mayo Clinic report: "Fewer suicides than expected may occur on weekends and major holidays because it may be easier to repress troublesome thoughts during these times of greater social interaction." ) - Poinsettia plants are poisonous to humans.
(The poinsettia poison myth had its origin when a young child of an Army officer in Hawaii died of poisoning, incorrectly assumed to be a poinsettia leaf. A 50 lb. child would have to eat more than 1.25 lbs. or 500 - 600 leaves , according to the POISINDEX Information Service. Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants lists the symptoms of eating Poinsetta as vomiting as a side effect of ingesting otherwise harmless poinsettia leaves.) - Man dressed as Santa Claus gets stuck in chimney and dies.
(This story has been around for almost as long as the Santa Claus legend itself. It is a variation of the motif of juxtaposing an otherwise happy occasion with a senseless tragedy. Note Ella Fitzgerald's "Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney," Jimmy Boyd's "Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney," and Gisele MacKenzie's "Too Fat for the Chimney." ) - The "Immaculate Conception" refers to the birth of Jesus. (The Immaculate Conception has nothing to do with either the birth of Jesus or any virgin birth. It is a specific dogma of Roman Catholicism which decrees that the Virgin Mary was preserved free from original sin by divine grace from the moment of her conception. Although this dogma had been argued since the 12th century, it was not made official Pope Pius X did so in 1854. Since then December 8 has been observed as a Roman Catholic feast in commemoration of the Immaculate Conception.)
- Candy canes were created to symbolize Jesus, their shape representing the letter "J" and their colors standing for the purity and blood of Christ... and were started in Indiana
(Candy canes were most assuredly NOT created by "a candymaker in Indiana" who "stained them with red stripes to show the stripes of the scourging Jesus received." Candy canes have been in existance long before there ever was an Indiana! They initially bore neither red coloration nor striping -- the red stripes were a feature that did not appear until a few hundred years later, at the beginning of the 20th century. More elaborate Christmas coloration and decoration have been added to these candies in recent years ... for purely marketing purposes.) - 'Xmas' is a modern, disrespectful abbreviation of the word 'Christmas'.
(X is a substitute for the Greek, Chi, which was an early church representation of Christ. It has been around for a long time and had no meaning of disrespect.)
Christmas Article: History of the Celebration of Christmas
People have celebrated a mid-winter festival since pre-historic times. They marked the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual offerings. The Roman festival of Saturnalia -- a time for feasting and gambling -- lasted for weeks in December. Germanic tribes of Northern Europe also celebrated mid-winter with feasting, drinking and religious rituals.
It's thought that Jesus of Nazareth was born in springtime. December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by a Pope, Julius I, in the 4th century -- to include a Christian element in the long-established mid-winter festivals.
Also in the 4th century, a bishop in Turkey who came to be called St. Nicholas was known for good deeds involving children. St. Nicholas is illustrated in medieval and renaissance paintings as a tall, dignified and severe man. His feast day on December 6 was celebrated throughout Europe until about the 16th century. Afterwards, he continued to be known in Protestant Holland.
Dutch children would put shoes by the fireplace for St. Nicholas or "Sinter Klaas" and leave food out for his horse. He'd gallop on his horse between the rooftops and drop candy down the chimneys into the children's shoes. Meanwhile, his assistant, Black Peter, was the one who popped down the chimneys to leave gifts behind. Dutch settlers brought the legend of Sinter Klaas to North America -- where we came to know him as Santa Claus. The "jolly old elf" with his sleigh drawn by reindeer was first described by Clement Clarke Moore, in the poem "The Night Before Christmas" .
Although it was never celebrated in biblical times, Christmas is celebrated in local churches here in Visalia, California in praise of the fact that God loved us so much, he sent his one and only son to earth. He was wholey god and wholey man. Whereas we have succumbed to the temptations of this earth, Jesus was able to overcome all temptations and live a sinless life. He was then crucified as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. One can not understand why we celebrate the birth of Christ without seeing the other end of his life. He was crucified for our sins and resurrected.
Christmas was declared a Federal Holiday in America on June 26, 1870 under the government headed by President Ulysses S. Grant during the period of reconstruction following the American Civil War. Thus, it is untrue that Christmas has always been a Federal holiday. When Charles Dickens published his Christmas Carol in 1843, the US Government was a Scrooge and remained so for 26 years. However, it is a holiday in the United States this year!
Thus, in our culture is "Christmas" a seasonal celebration of winter or a religious celebration honoring the birth of Christ? In truth, it is a mixture of both with, as any economist will confirm, quite a bit of materialism thrown in.
It's thought that Jesus of Nazareth was born in springtime. December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by a Pope, Julius I, in the 4th century -- to include a Christian element in the long-established mid-winter festivals.
Also in the 4th century, a bishop in Turkey who came to be called St. Nicholas was known for good deeds involving children. St. Nicholas is illustrated in medieval and renaissance paintings as a tall, dignified and severe man. His feast day on December 6 was celebrated throughout Europe until about the 16th century. Afterwards, he continued to be known in Protestant Holland.
Dutch children would put shoes by the fireplace for St. Nicholas or "Sinter Klaas" and leave food out for his horse. He'd gallop on his horse between the rooftops and drop candy down the chimneys into the children's shoes. Meanwhile, his assistant, Black Peter, was the one who popped down the chimneys to leave gifts behind. Dutch settlers brought the legend of Sinter Klaas to North America -- where we came to know him as Santa Claus. The "jolly old elf" with his sleigh drawn by reindeer was first described by Clement Clarke Moore, in the poem "The Night Before Christmas" .
Although it was never celebrated in biblical times, Christmas is celebrated in local churches here in Visalia, California in praise of the fact that God loved us so much, he sent his one and only son to earth. He was wholey god and wholey man. Whereas we have succumbed to the temptations of this earth, Jesus was able to overcome all temptations and live a sinless life. He was then crucified as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. One can not understand why we celebrate the birth of Christ without seeing the other end of his life. He was crucified for our sins and resurrected.
Christmas was declared a Federal Holiday in America on June 26, 1870 under the government headed by President Ulysses S. Grant during the period of reconstruction following the American Civil War. Thus, it is untrue that Christmas has always been a Federal holiday. When Charles Dickens published his Christmas Carol in 1843, the US Government was a Scrooge and remained so for 26 years. However, it is a holiday in the United States this year!
Thus, in our culture is "Christmas" a seasonal celebration of winter or a religious celebration honoring the birth of Christ? In truth, it is a mixture of both with, as any economist will confirm, quite a bit of materialism thrown in.
Christmas Song: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Let your heart be light,
From now on our troubles
Will be out of sight.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on our troubles
Will be miles away.
Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore,
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.
Through the years
We all will be together
If the Fates allow,
Hang a shining star
On the highest bough,
And have yourself
A merry little Christmas now.
From now on our troubles
Will be out of sight.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on our troubles
Will be miles away.
Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore,
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.
Through the years
We all will be together
If the Fates allow,
Hang a shining star
On the highest bough,
And have yourself
A merry little Christmas now.
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