Nativity Scene from 4th Century A.D. Sarcophagus; one of the earliest existing (Source) |
"Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manager.
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, goodwill towards men!" - Luke 2: 10-14
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Price of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Price of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6
Nollick ghennal erriu! (Merry Christmas!)
Remembering the reason for the season.
ReplyDeleteUnto you a child is born....
Indeed Michael. Merry Christmas!
DeleteMerry Christmas TB
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas in the Frozen North, Glen!
DeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Leigh!
DeleteMerry Christmas to you, TB, & your family, May it merry & bright!
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Thank you Hobo! To you and yours as well. Hopefully you are having decent weather.
DeleteYes! We had 26F sunshine for most of the day. It was a wonderful Christmas present! :-)
DeleteSunshine is never to be despises, Hobo, although 26 F is a bit cold for my bones.
DeleteA Merry Christmas to you and yours TB, this is the real reason for this day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nylon12; the same to you as well.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you all, TB!
ReplyDeleteTo you as well Linda!
DeleteMerry Christmas TB. As well to your family, near and far.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And Merry Christmas to you as well!
DeleteHappy Christmas TB!
ReplyDeleteTo you as well STxAR!
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