A Charlie Brown Christmas and the true meaning of the holidays

I may not get a chance to post a Christmas update, because I’ll be with my family all day, but I wanted to share one of the first  that actually introduced me to Christ: the segment of A Charlie Brown Christmas where Linus recites Luke 2:8-14 and shows the masses of children and their families watching to the true meaning of Christmas:

“‘And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore 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. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’ That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”

Have a very merry Christmas! God bless you!

Dear God, I thank you for this day, the day your son, Jesus Christ, was born of the Virgin Mary, who would later save us all. Please be with us this day, and keep our hearts and minds firmly on you and your Son, the wonderful Savior that Christmas is all about. Amen.