I love Christmas! As a matter of fact it is almost impossible for me to become upset anytime between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is by far my most favorite time of the year. Why? For several reasons. First of all I love the joy that this time of the year brings. The joy of celebrating the birth of the Messiah, the joy of the pageants that so beautifully tell the story of the Christ child, the joy of giving to others, the joy in knowing that even grouchy people seem to warm up a little during this time of the year, the joy of all of the Christmas lights that decorate houses and buildings at this time of year, the joy of our grandsons' anticipation of Christmas morning as they count the days and keep our "Days Until Christmas" blackboard right up to date, the joy of having both of our daughters live so close by, the joy of watching our grandsons grow into fine young men, and the joy of seeing their faces on Christmas morning as they can hardly contain themselves with excitement (a joy that only parents and grandparents can truly feel) and the joy that is felt from a loving family. And...I guess, finally, I love the joy of the gathering around the table for Christmas dinner. In the picture above, in addition to our two daughters, son-in-law, and three grandsons, is my wife's brother and my 90 year old mother. The joy of blessings that only come from above, from a loving and bountiful God...the joy of the best time of the year!
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