Reason_For_The_Season

The greatest gift the world has known
Came not in wrappings gay.
But bundled up in swaddling clothes
And cradled on the hay.
No candles glowed, no welcome bells
From lofty steeples rang,
But in the sky, that holy night
A choir of angels sang.
'Mid plans for gifts and food and fun
And lighted trees so tall
Let's not forget to honour Christ
The greatest gift of all!

When Jesus called that Christmas week I wasn't at my best;
And the house was much too cluttered to entertain a guest.
He seemed to notice everything, the cards still unaddressed;
The gifts piled high awaiting wraps, the baking and the rest.
His eyes fell on the evergreen and the presents 'neath the tree,
“It's my birthday that you celebrate-what are you giving me?”
'What am I giving him?' I thought; ashamed no words I found.
So many costly things I'd bought, he looked at me and frowned.
I prayed he'd let the question pass, but when he did persist,
I blurted out the truth at last, you were not on my list."
© Louise Teisberg

“It came without ribbons, it came without tags, It came without packages,
boxes, or bags. Christmas can't be bought from a store. Maybe Christmas
means that little bit more” (Dr. Seuss)

My Christmas wish for you, is not a simple one
For I wish you hope and joy and peace
Days filled with warmth and sun

I wish you love and friendship too
Throughout the coming year
Lots of laughter and happiness
To fill your world with cheer

May you count your blessings, one by one
And when totaled by the lot
May you find all you've been given
To be more than what you sought

May your journeys be short, your burdens light
May your spirit never grow old
May all your clouds have silver linings
And your rainbows pots of gold

I wish this all and so much more
May all your dreams come true
May you have a Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year, too ..

Happy Birthday Jesus

Happy Birthday Jesus,
It's that time of year.
All the light, all the trees,
Say Christmas time is here.
Another year's behind us,
Youv'e helped us make it through.
Happy Birthday Jesus.
This song is just for you.

We all get so hung up,
All material things.
At times it seems that we forget
What Christmas really means.
It should be best we're giving
That's why I wrote this tune.
Happy Birthday Jesus.
This song is just for you.

There's a gift for everyone but you,
Underneath the tree.
Though it's not much.
But I hope you'll like.
This song to You from me.

Happy Bithday Jesus..
That's why I wrote this tune.
Happy Birthday Jesus.
My song is just for You

Written by J.P. Pennington and Teddy Gentry
Performed by Alabama -