Christmas - 2021

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.  Matthew 1:23

George Rebane

[This Christmas message first appeared here in 2019 and was repeated last year.  It still bears repeating.]

Another tumultuous year is ending with celebrations for peace and joy.  The Rebanes count themselves among the diminishing number of American Christians who still wish their family and friends, and RR readers of all persuasions a season of remembrance and reflection on what has been bestowed on this third planet, circling a modest star, making its way with billions of similar stars in a galaxy that populates this universe with uncounted trillions of other such galaxies.  Christmas still reminds many of us that we are among the blessed in our seeming insignificance.

Comments

[scenes]

...and a very Merry Christmas to you too George.

You've been good all year, so there's no need to send the Krampus to your house.

[Walt]

Merry Christmas George, and to all the rest.
May the good LORD take a like'n to you...

[Scott O]

A Merry Christmas to all..
And to all a goodnight!

[Barry Pruett]

“And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:9-11‬.

Merry Christmas my friends.

[Barry Pruett]

“And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:9-11‬. Merry Christmas!

[Bill Tozer]

Merry Christmas to Dr. Rebane. ‘What is man that thou are mindful of him?’, comes to mind surveying the unfathomable skies.

Merry Christmas to all. The story of the German soldiers and the British fighting it on Christmas Day in the trenches of WW1 comes to mind. They took a break from War to join together on the battlefield to sing Christmas carols and celebrate this day.

Same in the Civil War. Brother against brother....yet they put down their arms and met together to sing Christmas carols with lit candles and bow their heads in great humility. Woke up thinking about it.

“Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people“

[Walt]

Since Brother Bill happened to bring it up,
A few minutes of "Christmas in the trenches".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cSrqRdlFeo

[Don Bessee]

Have a blessed and joyous Christmas!

;-)

[treeniglio]

Tis the season.....

https://bit.ly/3z0w90I

[Don Bessee]

With the snow on the way it seemed only appropriate to have the Bing Crosby version! -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOrwX11CbsY

;-)