Hail Bravehearts
Rejoice! A wondrous gift is given. Rejoice! Joy to the world!
Hail, you awesome humans. This is a time for joy, for merriment, for laughter and good cheer. Joy to all the world, a precious child is born. Fill your lives with love and laughter, fill your lives with joy and kindness. This great day, is a blessing to us. Christmas day is upon us.
The happiness of gifts put under a tree, the stocking is hung for a sprightly elf, the lights blaze with colour to light our way. Joy and goodwill is everywhere.
A breath of cold wind, blows in from the north. A star is shining brightly, to light a path to follow. A star of wonder, still shining today, to light the path of a saint with a sleigh. How wonderful to carry a tradition so far, that it still fills us with delight, centuries later.
Hail Santa, you wonderful being, as saint of special quality and power. Who are you, you fabulous gift bearer? Santa Clause, Saint Nicolas, Sinter Klaas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, Pere Noel, El Nino Jesus. Your names are many, but all somewhat the same. A great, powerful saint from centuries past, with compassion, kindness and generosity. A story of miracles which lasted well past his death. The story of Saint Nicolas is a fascinating tale of miraculous deeds, awesome power, raising the dead and generosity. It’s a story of kindness to the poor, and an amazing connection through prayer, that helps him to restore life. It’s a fabulous story of Christian charity, with good works to the poor and amazing feats.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/131219-santa-claus-origin-history-christmas-facts-st-nicholas/ The Origin of Santa Claus.
From the life of an ancient Christian, saint, from the 3rd century, comes a marvelous Christmas story of a jolly old man, who we love so dearly. Santa and his reindeer, travelling to us and bringing us gifts from the north pole. Dear Santa, like the saint of old, who will fill your stocking with gifts of treasure. A merry old gent who spends his year making gifts for all of us all over the world.
On this one day of gift giving, the whole world units in the peace and love of the Christ child. Holy birth, special songs. Sing, all you Angels, sing! The joy and wonder of this holy night, a special gift to this weary world. A gift of hope, of love and kindness, a gift of goodwill and miracles.
Save the poor. No one starves. Chase the cold and dark away. Lucky are we to be saved today. Lucky are we to have Christmas.
Saints and merriment, joy and happiness. This great new day is upon us. Happy Birthday to our glorious king!
written by Dr. Louise Hayes
December 24, 2015