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Show The Mirnck of (JirMim The merry rejoicing at Christmas, celebrating the Birth of Christ, seeks to recapture the glory and wonder won-der of the Nativity. People everywhere come together in warmth and goodwill, recalling the Source of the Spirit that binds them together. Although Christmas is celebrated all over the world, it is not really known whether or not Jesus, as a boy, ever had a birthday party. Jews of His time did not celebrate birthdays . . . such observances i were for kings and other important people, who lived in palaces. With or without birthday parties, Jesus had an enchanted childhood, so say the legends. One such story says He made mud-pie birds one rainy day, and as He finished them, they flew away. For having bowed down to give its fruit to His Holy Mother, Jesus rewarded a palm tree by having a cutting of it planted in Paradise. The Magic of Christmas is happily contagious, transforming the world in an atmosphere of brotherhood brother-hood and anticipation. Its magic brings families together, inspires a spirit of generosity and giving, and fills the heart with a heady lightheartedness long remembered from one's childhood. For it is in childhood that the magic of the Yule-tide Yule-tide is felt most keenly. The air quivers with excite- ment and the promise of things to come. Pungent smells fill the house and little ones can hardly sleep, for listening to the furtive sounds of mom and dad tiptoeing and whispering and wrapping, far into the night. An old French proverb says "Miracles happen only to those who believe in them." Surely, we can all believe! be-lieve! Surely we can reinforce our faith in miracles! |
