Posted by Terry Nelson on Dec 25th, 2007
Christmas could die of consumption.
I heard on network news today, that FAO Schwartz in Manhattan was open on Christmas Day for shopping. I imagine it was done as a “courtesy” for the poor children who received Gift Cards instead of real toys. Other shoppers were out simply to enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere on 5th Ave. - which is fun to do in NYC!
Although, I predict consumerism (as well as Gift Cards and dysfunctional families) will change the way Christmas Day is observed in the very near future. Next year, more stores will probably open - so people can redeem their Gift Cards - or just entertain themselves with America’s favorite past-time, shopping. And if the shopping mall has an amusement park - it will be open, Shirley.
Posted by Terry Nelson on Dec 25th, 2007
Wrapped in swaddling clothes…
“He was a little infant like any other with nothing unusual about him, just a little child like you yourself were, without much charm those first hours and first days. He became a tiny baby crying from the cold as he lay there on the straw in a state of total helplessness which he took on out of love.
That is how our God first appeared and God wants to be contemplated and adored in this state not only by the lowly but also by the great for God accepted the adoration of both shepherds and wise men and even led them by a star into the presence of this little baby without grandeur or majesty.” - Little Sister Magdeleine of Jesus, 1898-1989
Posted by Terry Nelson on Dec 25th, 2007
You must visit Jeffrey’s blog, “Frozen Music” - he is posting Nativity scenes every day during Christmas.
Once again - Merry Christmas to all!
