The word “Christmas” brings up so many memories…
Anticipation: The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed soooo long.
Visit to Santa: He could be found at Newberry’s on the second floor. He listened to my wishes and gave me a coloring book and a candy cane.
Obedience: My brother and I tried so hard to be “good” but never reached perfection.
Church: A special Christmas program was performed by the combined choirs (adult and children). The nativity story was read from the book of Luke. I can still repeat this story from memory.
Carolers: A group of singers would come through the neighborhood, pausing at each home. When we became old enough, my brother and I joined them.
Christmas Eve: As a young child, I knew the difference between Jesus and Santa. One Christmas Eve, I slipped away from my family, stood at the end of the porch, looking at the stars, and sang softly “Away In A Manger.”
Christmas Morn: As soon as possible, the kids in the neighborhood spilled out onto the sidewalks laughing, showing each other our gifts and enjoying the day.
Purpose of Jesus: “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness… for I did not come to judge the world, but to save it.” John 12:46-47
PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!!!
~Doris Brannon
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