There is nothing like Christmas.
Seriously.
It’s celebrated all around the world.
Every nook and cranny.
No other holiday has that kind of reach.
No other holiday is so inclusive.
Peace on Earth, goodwill toward all mankind.
Nowhere to hide.
You’re gonna get some goodwill on you.
Christmas isn’t just for Christians.
It’s for everybody!
Which makes perfect sense.
Jesus is for everybody too.
Everybody!
Those who say, “Happy Holidays”…
Those who don’t like eggnog.
Those who don’t sing Christmas carols.
Those who haven’t seen “It’s A Wonderful Life”.
Those who hope it doesn’t snow.
Those who hate stringing lights.
Those who never send Christmas cards.
Those who agree with the Grinch.
Those who like Scrooge better before his change of heart.
Those who don’t believe Jesus ever lived.
Those who think their ministry is taking pictures of their ties.
Those who think themselves hungry leopards.
Those who quote from books they’ve never read.
Those who pretend they are college professors.
Those who write nonfiction books that they don’t think are true.
Those who don’t believe Jesus is God.
Those who always write X-Mas.
Those who refuse to admit life has order and meaning.
Those who worship themselves.
Those who hate everything about Christianity.
…Christmas is for ALL those people.
The spirit of celebration wraps the whole planet like a blanket.
Traditions differ.
Everyone participates.
Everyone is included.
There’s nothing like Christmas.
Because there’s nobody like Jesus.
10 Responses
Amen and Merry Christmas to you both.
I have lots of ties, perhaps I should blog about them? I mean, dozens.
Merry Christmas wally. You keep reading, I’ll keep writing. It’s a deal. Lol
Merry Christmas, Wally.
When you start posting pictures of your ties, it’s time to quit blogging. You’re one step away from faux-veganism. At that point, you’ll be unreachable.
Amen!
And Christmas is for all atheists to enjoy, even though God knows atheism is a myth. 🙂
Dad, you forgot to add, “Christmas is even for people who can’t say for sure whether their words have meaning and order.” Lol.
Merry Christmas to all! Sad, stubborn, bitter Atheists included. 🙂
I will add that immediately!
It is very important to include everyone.
What about people who write books and can’t say whether those books are “true”? Can they have a Merry Christmas?
I sort of covered them with the Jesus isn’t real people but I’ll add a few more specific things to the list….
Lovely!
Merry Christmas, Mr. John Branyan and your funny family! Thank you for the gifts of joy, laughter and insights you bring.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for reading. See you in 2018.