The Real Meaning of Christmas

True Meaning of Christmas

Just a week before Christmas I had a visitor. This is how it happened. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out next to the fireplace.
"What are you doing?" I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a simple statement . . .
"TEACH THE CHILDREN!" I was puzzled. What did he mean? He anticipated my question and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the children!

Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten. "Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle. "Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven."

He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. "Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise."

He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. "Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness."

Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree. "Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection."

He then pulled from his bag an ORNAMENT of himself. "Teach the children that I, Santa Claus, symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December."

He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF. "Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent the blood shed by Him.

Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, "Teach the children that God so loved the world that he gave his begotten son." Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. "Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds' crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper."
He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men."

Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL,. "Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return.

Santa looked back and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship him, our LORD, our GOD."

Hey guys! I love you! Dance like angels for Jesus! I really miss you! Super busy here! I wsh I could write more offten. Please tell me how things are going. I'm doing decorations for the whole house, it's really fun! Love you! XXX!

Thanks Giving Day

Happy thanks giving every one!

I've just had a wonderful 5 star meal, at home, made by our sweet cooks! I work on the decorating. I carved a pumpkin. I remember having thanks giving at home, with Glen and Meek...it was like all these memories came flooding back. What did you guys do? I'm praying for you! So sorry I don't get to write...but i'll try to keep in touch from here. Don't go blog hoping, it can be freaky!

Love you guys! Take care!
(here's a pic of the pumpkin i carved)

where are you guys?!

I haven't heard from my family in a week now! I'm starting to get worried! I can't call, but I'm defiantly praying for you all!

I'm resting now. We just did a carnival for a company. I face painted. The whole day went very well! all that's missing is a letter from Nick and Mom!!
I was just thinking about it the other day and then I was like "Oh my! It's almost Christmas!!" The year has been so so exciting! I feel like I've really grown, gosh, i'm 18!! I moved from my home in Hydrabad and started a home with my parents, went for the FDTP, and moved FD. And that's just the high-lights! I love this life, wish I could share it with all you! Love you guys! come and read my blog some time, I made it just for you! I'll stop it if you don' visit! I LOVE you!

...all things change

I am suppose to be doing school today and the dance practice in the evening. But I find myself dressed in out reach cloths, going out with Luke. Well, at lest I got to finish my school for the day, so it's not the end of theworld. I had just had two full C.C. days in a row,so I'm just glad to be doing something else! But it's fun; all this change will keep me flexible!

Rest and Word...

Here's some cool stuff I read...

(Dad:) Why settle for mediocrity when you can be outstanding? Why wish to blend in with the masses when you are destined to be one in a million? Shine your light for all to see, that men may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven!

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(Jesus:)Life is short, My loves‚ and even though you're soon going to be with Me again, I still want to make your remaining time on Earth as pleasant as I can and bless you as much as you will let Me. But for that to happen, you can't be living for yourself, or living to make life easy. Rather, you have to live for others, for the lost, and for Me. When you do, your vision becomes the heavenly vision, and Heaven isn't so far away anymore; you have a little bit of it right there in your heart.

A long day with a happy ending

I just had a full day of dance practice. We learnt two new songs! I am so tired, can hardly keep my eyes open! To make things worse the Internet isn't working so well, but I just want to write here cuz I had such a good day. I've danced for 6 or more hours strate, then went to a Diwali party, lit sprinkelers and danced some more. We watched "Bride and Prejudiced"; gosh, that movie is so funny! I hope you all have had as fun and festive Diwali as I just did!! Love you! I'll post some pics later!
Love you guys!

My Very Frist Blog

Hi everyone,
This is the first page to my blog!
I made it for my dear friends and family-- who I don't get time to write. Hope I get to keep in tough with you this way!!
so cheers to this blog!!