My Cabin In the Mountains

[blazer]

my mom tells a story of when she was a child and my granpa was stokeing up the fire on Christmas Eve, she was so worried that Santa would get burned comeing down the chimney:lol:

Like I swore I saw Rudolf and it was an airplane! :))

[KAmom]

bye free

[free2B]

Drinkin' my German coffee. Finally found a Kroger's that carries it. :)

good morning kam:)

[blazer]

Drinkin' my German coffee. Finally found a Kroger's that carries it. :)

Wonder what that tastes like?

[blazer]

gotta go blaze cya later:hug:

Okay have fun! :hug:

[free2B]

bye free

later kam:D

[KAmom]

good morning kam:)

Good am Free. Have fun shopping. Take a sense of humor with you :).

[KAmom]

Wonder what that tastes like?

It is a bit easier on my stomach, not quite as strong. You would think it would be the other way around, since they probably have hangovers a lot, with all the beer drinking!

[blazer]

Good am Free. Have fun shopping. Take a sense of humor with you :).

and he had better buy me some good presents lol.

[blazer]

It is a bit easier on my stomach, not quite as strong. You would think it would be the other way around, since they probably have hangovers a lot, with all the beer drinking!

ic how was your anniversary trip?

[free2B]

Good am Free. Have fun shopping. Take a sense of humor with you :).

will do probably gonna need it:razz:

[blazer]

will do probably gonna need it:razz:

You may get pushed and shoved. :)

[free2B]

bye y'all have fun

[KAmom]

ic how was your anniversary trip?

Our anniversary was fantastic! Thank you for asking. :)

[blazer]

bye y'all have fun

Bye! :hug:

[blazer]

Our anniversary was fantastic! Thank you for asking. :)

so, where did you go?

[KAmom]

will do probably gonna need it:razz:

Oh yea, people everywhere. It kinda bothers my personal space issues! And everyone complaining....aggravating! So I just hummed Christmas carols, got me through it!

[blazer]

I have to go clean up the kitchen. I will catch you later, KA! Do you have family coming in for Christmas or are you going to someone's house?

[KAmom]

so, where did you go?

We went to a rest here in town, fine dining. A gentleman restored a Victorian Home and creates fabulous meals. I had chicken stuffed with raisins and apricots and pumpkin soup. Hubby had seared tuna with a creamed wasabi sauce. The menu changes every season there at the restaurant.

[KAmom]

I have to go clean up the kitchen. I will catch you later, KA! Do you have family coming in for Christmas or are you going to someone's house?

We had family over last night! We are going to my folks house Christmas morn after we celebrate here. Everyone meets up at my folks house for Christmas dinner in the afternoon.

What about you Blaze?

[blazer]

We had family over last night! We are going to my folks house Christmas morn after we celebrate here. Everyone meets up at my folks house for Christmas dinner in the afternoon.

What about you Blaze?

We will have our Christmas here on Christmas Eve so the kids will have all day to play with their toys! Then, on Christmas Day, We will go to my mother in law's house to have Christmas with my husband's side of the family. Then, that night, we will be going to my neice's house to have Christmas with my side of the family! My brother, Bubba, Lonnie, will be there too! :)

[KAmom]

We will have our Christmas here on Christmas Eve so the kids will have all day to play with their toys! Then, on Christmas Day, We will go to my mother in law's house to have Christmas with my husband's side of the family. Then, that night, we will be going to my neice's house to have Christmas with my side of the family! My brother, Bubba, Lonnie, will be there too! :)

Wow, that sounds great Blaze! We had a huge family reunion couple of Sat ago. My mom and dad's side were all there. No presents exchange, but my parents did treat bags for all the kids, we all ate really good food, and there were some door prizes. Plus got to show off my nephew :)

[blazer]

Wow, that sounds great Blaze! We had a huge family reunion couple of Sat ago. My mom and dad's side were all there. No presents exchange, but my parents did treat bags for all the kids, we all ate really good food, and there were some door prizes. Plus got to show off my nephew :)

sometimes we take our families for granted. Since my brother's passing a couple of weeks ago, My family is so much more precious to me!

[blazer]

I thought I would post some of my most memorable Christmases.
One thing I remember about Christmas is the Stained Glass window covering of Santa. My daddy put it on the dining room window. I remember how I loved seeing the sunlight come through Santa's face!

[blazer]

I remember as a little girl how happy I was when my grandmother would get all the manger scenes out. I remember how much I loved Jesus even then!

[blazer]

Santa Clause is Coming to Town!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7KjwyPwEWE&feature=related

[blazer]

One Christmas, my daddy built my first bicycle. It was sparkly blue with a green, sparkly banana seat and green handle bars. I remember how happy I was when I learned how to ride it!

[blazer]

Mistletoe Kisses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7KjwyPwEWE&feature=related

[blazer]

For our Soldiers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvKEirsFAFk&feature=related

[blazer]

A Tribute to Our Soldiers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Z04MEPGw&feature=related

[melinda]

that's sweet, blazer...and we must all remember our military throughout the holiday season. well, throughout the year, but especially during the holidays.

:)

[blazer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dBYLtJiO8c&feature=related
Places I've Never Been

[blazer]

that's sweet, blazer...and we must all remember our military throughout the holiday season. well, throughout the year, but especially during the holidays.

:)

Ty sis! :hug:

[blazer]

Wish You Were Here!
http://music.myspace.com/Modules/MusicV2/Pages/PopUpPlayer.aspx?songid=56777&artid=19642&profid=274696443&plid=

[blazer]

They kissed goodbye at the terminal gate
She said, "You're gonna be late if you don't go"
He held her tight, said, "I'll be alright
I'll call you tonight to let you know"
He bought a postcard, on the front it just said Heaven
With a picture of the ocean and the beach
And the simple words he wrote her
Said he loved her and they told her
How he'd hold her if his arms would reach

Wish you were here, wish you could see this place
Wish you were near, I wish I could touch your face
The weather's nice, it's paradise
It's summertime all year and there's some folks we know
They say, "Hello, I miss you so, wish you were here"

She got a call that night but it wasn't from him
It didn't sink in right away, ma'am the plane went down
Our crews have searched the ground
No survivors found she heard him say
But somehow she got a postcard in the mail
That just said Heaven with a picture of the ocean and the beach
And the simple words he wrote her
Said he loves and they told her
How he'd hold her if his arms would reach

Wish you were here, wish you could see this place
Wish you were near, I wish I could touch your face
The weather's nice, it's paradise
It's summertime all year and there's some folks we know
They say, "Hello, I miss you so, wish you were here"

The weather's nice, in paradise
It's summertime all year and all the folks we know
They say, "Hello, I miss you so, wish you were here"
Wish you were here

[blazer]

You're my Best Friend!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdt5QwssWY4

[blazer]

Ooh you make me live
Whatever this world can give to me
It's you you're all i see
Ooo you make me live now honey
Ooo you make me live

Ooh you're the best friend that i ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine and i want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
Oh you're my best friend

Ooo you make me live

Ooh i've been wandering round
But i still come back to you
In rain or shine
You've stood by me girl
I'm happy at home
You're my best friend

Ooo you make me live
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to help me forgive
Ooo you make me live now honey
Ooo you make me live

You're the first one
When things turn out bad
You know i'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And i love the things
I really love the things that you do
You're my best friend

Ooo you make me live

I'm happy at home
You're my best friend
Oh you're my best friend
Ooo you make me live
You you're my best friend

[blazer]

This speaks for itself! :hug:

[free2B]

Wish You Were Here!
http://music.myspace.com/Modules/MusicV2/Pages/PopUpPlayer.aspx?songid=56777&artid=19642&profid=274696443&plid=

its funny I have a picture of anna rawson the golfer on the edge of my screen her photo was on aol:lol:

[free2B]

I'm listenin' to your song now blaze:hug:

[free2B]

You're my Best Friend!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdt5QwssWY4

and always will be;)

[blazer]

its funny I have a picture of anna rawson the golfer on the edge of my screen her photo was on aol:lol:

never heard of her. I'll look her up.

[blazer]

and always will be;)

gosh, she is skinny! Do u think she is pretty?

[blazer]

and always will be;)

:hug: that earns you two hugs! :hug:

[free2B]

gosh, she is skinny! Do u think she is pretty?

don't you:rolleyes:

[blazer]

don't you:rolleyes:

not really. But I am not susposed to think women are pretty.

[free2B]

not really. But I am not susposed to think women are pretty.

that's good:lol:

[blazer]

You must be trying to make me jealous?

[free2B]

You must be trying to make me jealous?

:))

[blazer]

Why do guys like to make girls jealous?

[blazer]

I'm hungry. r u?

[blazer]

evidently you were real hungry!

[free2B]

Why do guys like to make girls jealous?

I guess cuz it's a good way to get their attention;)

[KAmom]

Good evening!

[blazer]

I guess cuz it's a good way to get their attention;)

Well, u already have mine! :hug:

[free2B]

I'm hungry. r u?

I ate out tonite, a thickburger and fries, but I could still go for a snack:drool: what did you have in mind:)

[blazer]

Good evening!

Hi Ka! how r things going?

[blazer]

I ate out tonite, a thickburger and fries, but I could still go for a snack:drool: what did you have in mind:)

mmmm that sounds good! I don't know. Give me some ideas....

[KAmom]

Hi Ka! how r things going?

Great, I can not believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve!

BTW, I think women are pretty. I can appreciate the beauty of another woman. But what's inside can make her ugly.:think:

[blazer]

Great, I can not believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve!

BTW, I think women are pretty. I can appreciate the beauty of another woman. But what's inside can make her ugly.:think:

Well, I guess you are right KA.

[free2B]

Good evening!

hey kam how's it goin':)

[KAmom]

hey kam how's it goin':)

Swell, and you free?

[free2B]

just fine:) got most of my Christmas shoppin' done today:D

[KAmom]

just fine:) got most of my Christmas shoppin' done today:D

I have one more small gift to get tomorrow. I feel so dumb that I have forgotten it every time I am out!:doh:

[blazer]

just wait until you see what I have under the tree for you all!

[free2B]

just wait until you see what I have under the tree for you all!

I know it is going to be something we are all going to love:D

[KAmom]

Blaze brings us the best. Songs, pics, food and her memories of Christmas past!

[blazer]

I know it is going to be something we are all going to love:D

You are the hardest person to buy for, but I think you will love the gifts I picked out!

[blazer]

Blaze brings us the best. Songs, pics, food and her memories of Christmas past!

Ty! :hug: Feel free to share yours1 I have more stories to tell....

[blazer]

What is your favorite thing about Christmas?

[free2B]

Blaze brings us the best. Songs, pics, food and her memories of Christmas past!

she's the best and most gracious host of anyone who comes to visit:) you just can't beat that old fasioned southern hospitality:clap: thanks blaze:hug:

[KAmom]

What is your favorite thing about Christmas?

I do better with funny, so I will start there:

On Christmas Eve, as a child my parents would take us to look at Christmas lights and sing carols in the car. Well, one year, somehow, neither of my parents had their house key! At that time, even in winter, we still had the AC window unit in, so my dad tore it out and my sister climbed through the window. Well, fell through it was more accurate. We laugh about it today. My poor parents were so stressed out by it, things got very tense in the house. My sister and I worried that Christmas may be cancelled at our house!

[KAmom]

she's the best and most gracious host of anyone who comes to visit:) you just can't beat that old fasioned southern hospitality:clap: thanks blaze:hug:

Us, southern by the grace of God!

[free2B]

What is your favorite thing about Christmas?

I guess my favorite thing about Christmas, is that the whole world participates in the celebration of the Birth of our Saviour because even the pagan countries and those of other Faiths hear about and know of our beloved celebration of Christmas

[blazer]

she's the best and most gracious host of anyone who comes to visit:) you just can't beat that old fasioned southern hospitality:clap: thanks blaze:hug:

You all are welcome! It is a joy to serve you! :hug: How about Christmas cookies?

[blazer]

I guess my favorite thing about Christmas, is that the whole world participates in the celebration of the Birth of our Saviour because even the pagan countries and those of other Faiths hear about and know of our beloved celebration of Christmas

He is so worthy of our praise! :hug:

[KAmom]

I guess my favorite thing about Christmas, is that the whole world participates in the celebration of the Birth of our Saviour because even the pagan countries and those of other Faiths hear about and know of our beloved celebration of Christmas

My local paper had a big article today about athiests and their non celebration of Christmas. :rolleyes:

I love candlelight Christmas Eve service.

[free2B]

I do better with funny, so I will start there:

On Christmas Eve, as a child my parents would take us to look at Christmas lights and sing carols in the car. Well, one year, somehow, neither of my parents had their house key! At that time, even in winter, we still had the AC window unit in, so my dad tore it out and my sister climbed through the window. Well, fell through it was more accurate. We laugh about it today. My poor parents were so stressed out by it, things got very tense in the house. My sister and I worried that Christmas may be cancelled at our house!

that is funny kam, I remember one Christmas we didn't have a Christmas tree up and it was just a couple of days before Christmas, we were all wondering if Santa would just leave our gifts on the floor, then my dad piled us all in the car and we went to the Christmas tree lot and my dad talked the guy into selling us a tree for 5 bucks cuz he told him that he probably wasn't going to sell anymore before Christmas and he would just have to throw them out anyway. then we all went out to carvel and had ice cream:drool: we had lots of fun decorateing our late Christmas tree.

[KAmom]

that is funny kam, I remember one Christmas we didn't have a Christmas tree up and it was just a couple of days before Christmas, we were all wondering if Santa would just leave our gifts on the floor, then my dad piled us all in the car and we went to the Christmas tree lot and my dad talked the guy into selling us a tree for 5 bucks cuz he told him that he probably wasn't going to sell anymore before Christmas and he would just have to throw them out anyway. then we all went out to carvel and had ice cream:drool: we had lots of fun decorateing our late Christmas tree.

That reminded me of my dad and I. I would go with him to pick out the tree, when we got real ones. Those are good memories, arent they blaze?

[blazer]

That reminded me of my dad and I. I would go with him to pick out the tree, when we got real ones. Those are good memories, arent they blaze?

yes, I miss being with my parents on Christmas>

[KAmom]

Sorry, been in another thread defending my dog.

[blazer]

I do better with funny, so I will start there:

On Christmas Eve, as a child my parents would take us to look at Christmas lights and sing carols in the car. Well, one year, somehow, neither of my parents had their house key! At that time, even in winter, we still had the AC window unit in, so my dad tore it out and my sister climbed through the window. Well, fell through it was more accurate. We laugh about it today. My poor parents were so stressed out by it, things got very tense in the house. My sister and I worried that Christmas may be cancelled at our house!

sounds like something that would happen to us!

[KAmom]

yes, I miss being with my parents on Christmas>

I am so blessed to have my parents. We are going over on Christmas day. My daughter is very close to them. They take her every other weekend or so. They enjoy watching her grow up!

[blazer]

Us, southern by the grace of God!

through and through!

[free2B]

when me and my brother were about 5& 6 my dad got us the greatest pedal cars we had so much fun ridieing around in them up and down the block when the snow was cleared off the sidewalks I remember the great gifts we used to get most of the time the best gifts were ones that me and and my brother could share we got a lionel train set one year and a raceing car track one year and a bobsled a nok hockey board lots of good stuff Santa was great

[blazer]

I am so blessed to have my parents. We are going over on Christmas day. My daughter is very close to them. They take her every other weekend or so. They enjoy watching her grow up!

Yes, enjoy them while you can. :cry:

[free2B]

later

[blazer]

when me and my brother were about 5& 6 my dad got us the greatest pedal cars we had so much fun ridieing around in them up and down the block when the snow was cleared off the sidewalks I remember the great gifts we used to get most of the time the best gifts were ones that mean and my brother could share we got a lionel train set one year and a raceing car track one year and a bobsled a nok hockey board lots of good stuff Santa was great

You two are only a year apart? Those are great gifts, free! :hug:

[KAmom]

when me and my brother were about 5& 6 my dad got us the greatest pedal cars we had so much fun ridieing around in them up and down the block when the snow was cleared off the sidewalks I remember the great gifts we used to get most of the time the best gifts were ones that me and and my brother could share we got a lionel train set one year and a raceing car track one year and a bobsled a nok hockey board lots of good stuff Santa was great

Didn't you feel so free riding on those? My babysitter had big wheels and I felt so free, at 5, driving that around!

[blazer]

later

you leavin?

[free2B]

You two are only a year apart? Those are great gifts, free! :hug:

yeah and his birthday is the 26th and mine is the 28th we would always share birthday parties

[blazer]

Didn't you feel so free riding on those? My babysitter had big wheels and I felt so free, at 5, driving that around!

I loved my pink peddle car!

[blazer]

yeah and his birthday is the 26th and mine is the 28th we would always share birthday parties

I know u told me that. So, do u get to see him much? Do you look alike?

[blazer]

Here is your first Christmas present! I couldn't wait!

[blazer]

I wanna play right now!

[KAmom]

Here is your first Christmas present! I couldn't wait!

How did you know?! My sister and I got one of these and played it til it broke! My daughter and I play when we go to Pigeon Forge. They have arcades down there.

That is a great present, Blaze!

If I don't get to talk to you tomorrow, Have a Very Merry Christmas and may the New Year be filled with many blessings for you and your family!

[KAmom]

Good night Blaze!

[blazer]

How did you know?! My sister and I got one of these and played it til it broke! My daughter and I play when we go to Pigeon Forge. They have arcades down there.

That is a great present, Blaze!

If I don't get to talk to you tomorrow, Have a Very Merry Christmas and may the New Year be filled with many blessings for you and your family!

You too sis! :hug:

[blazer]

moonshine.......

[blazer]

Let's take a walk on a moonlit night.

[blazer]

this is beautiful..........

[free2B]

I know u told me that. So, do u get to see him much? Do you look alike?

he has sandy hair and blue eyes mine are hazel brown and light brown hair except in the summertime:cool:

[blazer]

he has sandy hair and blue eyes mine are hazel brown and light brown hair except in the summertime:cool:

I bet both of you are very handsome! :hug: but especially u! ;)

[blazer]

Christmas Is God's Plan

Our God has seen fit to give another Christmas Day
for us to spend in celebration.
All Glory be to Him! Jesus is our Savior!
We give Him praise across many a nation.

Millions of Christians go to church on this special day
and give their love to Him.
God's Son was born so we could have
forgiveness from every sin.


Just a tiny baby in a manger,
Jesus was born to serve mankind.
Let's be assured on this Christmas day
that its God's plan we find.


Let's give God great praise for giving
us such an awesome gift of His glory and grace.
No matter who we are or where we go,
our blessed Jesus is everyplace.


Dear friends, we have another Christmas Day
let us give the very most we can.
God has given us this day to love and
cherish His Son - it's all in God's plan!


Written by George Edward Noe

[blazer]

I got some beautiful gifts for Christmas! One of them is a fireplace D.V.D. with Christmas music playing! I love it!

[blazer]

I also got a Christmas dvd with snow! Two of the things I love the most! Snow and a beautiful fireplace!

[blazer]

Are any of your brothers or sisters coming home for Christmas?

[blazer]

I got the book Helen Steiner Rice Living Christmas Every day! That is your next Christmas present! It is a devotion book!

[blazer]

I got the book Thomas Kinkade's A Teacher's Gift!

[blazer]

I also got this book!
http://judyoz.com/ccp0-prodshow/something-wonderful-about-to-happen-robin-silverman-new-book.html

[blazer]

I also got an inspirational calendar.

[blazer]

I'm listenin' to your song now blaze:hug:

You can really hear the song playing in my heart?:hug:

[blazer]

I also got a beautiful earring and necklace set that is my birthstone!

[blazer]

http://cards.lovingyou.com/view/flash102.shtml?

[blazer]

http://cards.lovingyou.com/view/flash048.shtml?

[blazer]

"Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more thanyour body. It warmed your heart, filled it too, with melody that would last forever."~~ Bess Streeter Aldrich

[free2B]

Are any of your brothers or sisters coming home for Christmas?

my older sister is comeing down from NY, I know she will be glad to get away from the cold and snow for a few days it is 73* here today:dance: for sure no white Christmas here:frown: my younger sister lives here in town so she will be here:) I don't know if my older brother who lives fairly close will visit:eh: and my younger brother is in Va. with his family

[blazer]

my older sister is comeing down from NY, I know she will be glad to get away from the cold and snow for a few days it is 73* here today:dance: for sure no white Christmas here:frown: my younger sister lives here in town so she will be here:) I don't know if my older brother who lives fairly close will visit:eh: and my younger brother is in Va. with his family

i called several of my relatives1 I got their answering machines1 left them Merry Christmas messeges!

[blazer]

It is fairly warm here too expecting rain!

[blazer]

Talked to my brother Ricky for just a few minutes!

[blazer]

my kids are enjoying their Christmas! We do it on Christmas Eve because we run to everyone else's houses on Christmas Day!

[blazer]

I hope you come back and talk to me! I have been waiting all morning!

[blazer]

What Can I Give Him? What can I give Him poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I'd give Him a lamb.
If I was a Wise Man, I'd do my part.
What can I give Him?
I gave him my heart. adapted from poem by
Christina Rossetti

[blazer]

Your soul is beautiful and it outshines every star. I am glad that we connected and I love you just the way you are. You are the purest of gold and deepest of any sea. I am so thankful to have a friend like you because you mean the world to me! :hug:

[blazer]

The crowd was great, but she knew she had to reach Him.
It was her last hope of ever being healed.
So she pressed through, until she touched His garment.
Right then and there, her miracle was fulfilled.

Have you prayed and prayed, but still you've heard no answer.
Has your faith grown weak and you feel you're all alone.
Don't give up, for the God I serve won't leave you.
You'll get your miracle if you'll just keep pressing on.

There's a miracle, in the making.
One just for you the Father is working even now.
Your prayers have been heard and the answer on the way.
There's a miracle in the making for you today.

Your prayers have been heard and the answer on the way.
There's a miracle in the making for you today.

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[blazer]

Give Love on Christmas Day

People making lists, buying special gifts,
It's a time to be kind to one and all
It's that time of year when good friends are dear
And you wish you could give more
Than just presents from a store

Why don't you give love on Christmas day
Oh even the man who has everything
Would be so happy if you would bring
Him love on Christmas day (on Christmas day)
No greater gift is there than love

People you don't know smiling out hello
Everywhere there's an air of Christmas joy
It's that once a year, when the world's sincere
And you'd like to find a way
To show the things that words can't say

Why don't you give love on Christmas day
The man on the street and the couple upstairs
All need to know that there's one cares
Give love on Christmas day
No greater gift is there than love
What the world needs is love
Yes the world needs your love

Why don't you give love on Christmas day
Oh every little child on Santa's knee
Has room for your love underneath his tree
Give love on Christmas day (Christmas day)
No greater gift is there than love
What the world needs is love
Yes the world needs your love

Give love on Christmas day ...


The Jackson Five

[blazer]

Christmas Poem by Mary E. Linton

Somewhere across the winter world tonight
You will be hearing chimes that fill the air;
Christmas extends its all-enfolding light
Across the distance...something we can share.

You will be singing, just the same as I,
These familiar songs we know so well,
And you will see these same stars in your sky
And wish upon that brightest one that fell.

I shall remember you and trim my tree,
One shining star upon the topmost bough;
I will hang wreaths of faith that all may see --
Tonight I glimpse beyond the hear and now.

And all the time that we must be apart
I keep a candle in my heart

[blazer]

Christmas Eve bump!

[blazer]

Are you ready to go to the candle light service?

[free2B]

O Holy Night - Version 1:

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O, hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Behold your King.
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
O Holy Night - Version 2:

O! Holy night! The stars, their gleams prolonging,
Watch o'er the Eve of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error, longing
For His appearance, then the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope; the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was Born;
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts we stand by the Babe adored.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
And come now, Shepherds, from your flocks unboard.
The Son of God lay thus w'thin lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our Lord.
He knows our need, our weakness never lasting,
Behold your King! By Him, let Earth accord!
Behold your King! By Him, let Earth accord!
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Long live His truth, and may it last forever,
For in His name all discordant noise shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
(The second and third choruses are often replaced with a refrain of the first).

Minuits, chrétiens / Cantique de Noël:

Minuit, chrétiens, c'est l'heure solennelle,
Où l'Homme-Dieu descendit jusqu'à nous
Pour effacer la tache originelle
Et de Son Père arrêter le courroux.
Le monde entier tressaille d'espérance
En cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur.

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Hey free! :hug:

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O Holy Night - Version 1:

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O, hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Behold your King.
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
O Holy Night - Version 2:

O! Holy night! The stars, their gleams prolonging,
Watch o'er the Eve of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error, longing
For His appearance, then the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope; the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was Born;
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts we stand by the Babe adored.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
And come now, Shepherds, from your flocks unboard.
The Son of God lay thus w'thin lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our Lord.
He knows our need, our weakness never lasting,
Behold your King! By Him, let Earth accord!
Behold your King! By Him, let Earth accord!
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Long live His truth, and may it last forever,
For in His name all discordant noise shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
(The second and third choruses are often replaced with a refrain of the first).

Minuits, chrétiens / Cantique de Noël:

Minuit, chrétiens, c'est l'heure solennelle,
Où l'Homme-Dieu descendit jusqu'à nous
Pour effacer la tache originelle
Et de Son Père arrêter le courroux.
Le monde entier tressaille d'espérance
En cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur.

one of my most favorite Christmas songs! :hug:

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Silent Night!
The origin of the Christmas carol we know as Silent Night was a poem that was written in 1816 by an Austrian priest called Joseph Mohr. On Christmas Eve in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf it is reputed that the organ at St. Nicholas Church had broken. Joseph Mohr gave the poem of Silent Night (Stille Nacht) to his friend Franz Xavier Gruber and the melody for Silent Night was composed with this in mind. The music to Silent Night was therefore intended for a guitar and the simple score was finished in time for Midnight Mass. Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol of all time!

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Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "

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Away In A Manger
James R. Murray
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there
Amen
Words public domain

Possible occasions for this song and specific keywords: Christmas

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Open My Eyes That I May See
Clara H. Fiske Scott
Open my eyes, that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready my God, Thy will to see,
Open my eyes, illumine me,Spirit divine.
Open my ears, that I may hear
Voices of truth Thou sendest clear
And while the wave notes fall on my ear,
Everything false will disappear.
Open my mouth, and let me bear,
Gladly the warm truth everywhere
Open my heart and let me prepare
Love with Thy children thus to share.
Words public domain

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ty for the songs free! :hug:

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Open My Eyes That I May See
Clara H. Fiske Scott
Open my eyes, that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready my God, Thy will to see,
Open my eyes, illumine me,Spirit divine.
Open my ears, that I may hear
Voices of truth Thou sendest clear
And while the wave notes fall on my ear,
Everything false will disappear.
Open my mouth, and let me bear,
Gladly the warm truth everywhere
Open my heart and let me prepare
Love with Thy children thus to share.
Words public domain

lovely!

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"Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more thanyour body. It warmed your heart, filled it too, with melody that would last forever."~~ Bess Streeter Aldrich

Santa tiptoes through night
leaveing gifts to child's delight
what did you get y'all will say
what Santas left for Christmas day

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Merry Christmas from the cabin!

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Why don't we start the day off with a delicious Christmas breakfast? bacon and eggs and hash browns?

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and of course delicious coffee!

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and we will read the Christmas story!

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1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 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. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

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Then, we will gather around and open gifts! Here is your first gift!

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It's an ipod shuffle in your favorite color green! I will put alot of your favorite music on it for you!

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I already gave you an air hockey table!

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here is your next gift! mmmmm it smells so good! Polo cologne!

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The next gift is square and then and you will love it!

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Santa tiptoes through night
leaveing gifts to child's delight
what did you get y'all will say
what Santas left for Christmas day

The best gift for Christmas is Jesus! And love and friendship and family and friends!

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Your next gift is Shania Twains greatest hits!

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This would have been much better if we could have been on here at the same time but sometimes you get distracted by other things.

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the next thing is something you can enjoy all year long!

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a years subscription to this!
http://www.magazinecity.net/4131-12.html?AID=1630859&PID=941733

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a nice warm throw to cover up with on cold winter nights!

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the next gift is a set of three journals for you to do some writing in! :hug:

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a book of poetry for you to read! :hug:

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this is something to keep your feet warm a new pair of...............

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this is something that you can carry money in. What is it?:hug:

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the next gift you can use at the mall to buy new clothes with. It isn't money or credit cards. What is it? :hug:

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the next gift is something you read every day that will draw you closer to God and it isn't a Bible. What is it? :hug:

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The next gift is something we need to read every day so we will be what God wants us to be! a new ........ :hug:

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the next gift has unlimited calling and texting................... :hug:

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I hope you come back to the cabin and unwrap your gifts one by one! I hope this is the best Christmas ever! Merry Christmas! :hug:

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It's almost Christams time.
A time to give gifts,
But I got the best gift a while back for you see.
A gift was given to me,
Across the distant miles;
A package wrapped in laughter,
And filled with joy and smiles.
I pulled away the ribbons,
And took the greatest care;
When I reached into the gift,
I found friendship waiting there.
A friendship like no other,
A connection from the start;
Not one I could see, touch or feel,
Except here in my heart.
That gift so rare and precious,
Of friendship tried and true;
Touched my heart and blessed my life,
And is what I found in you.
Thank you for being my friend.

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Originally Posted by Loyal American
Hummmmmmmm, nice thread AEO, not all is doom and gloom! Our troops are doing one heck of a fine job!



thanks loyal and all of y'all who keep us posted on our victories!

here is a poem I just wrote for Christmas 2008, maybe you can post it for the troops if you like loyal


Thank You Troops

Merry Christmas one and all
Answering strong to duties call
Missing shopping at the mall
Serveing Country for us all
Missing home and Christmas Ball

Standing steadfast in your place
Guarding daily sandy base
Putting forward America's face
Thinking of home and warm embrace

Soldiers of Honor and of care
Excepting those whose wrath will dare
For you all have your arms to bare
Foes take heed and beware

We at home praise the few
Who do what they are known to do
Protect their home and their crew
To their Country always True

Time will come when war is done
When they know that we have won
Then come home and have some fun
Polish up the sword and gun

Christmas wishes sent your way
For your safety we all pray
Rely on God's shield come what may
Rejoice this Glorious Christmas Day

a poem written 12-25-08 by free2B

God Bless and Protect our Brave Troops who selflessly serve and protect the Freedom and Honor of America

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Originally Posted by Loyal American
Hummmmmmmm, nice thread AEO, not all is doom and gloom! Our troops are doing one heck of a fine job!



thanks loyal and all of y'all who keep us posted on our victories!

here is a poem I just wrote for Christmas 2008, maybe you can post it for the troops if you like loyal


Thank You Troops

Merry Christmas one and all
Answering strong to duties call
Missing shopping at the mall
Serveing Country for us all
Missing home and Christmas Ball

Standing steadfast in your place
Guarding daily sandy base
Putting forward America's face
Thinking of home and warm embrace

Soldiers of Honor and of care
Excepting those whose wrath will dare
For you all have your arms to bare
Foes take heed and beware

We at home praise the few
Who do what they are known to do
Protect their home and their crew
To their Country always True

Time will come when war is done
When they know that we have won
Then come home and have some fun
Polish up the sword and gun

Christmas wishes sent your way
For your safety we all pray
Rely on God's shield come what may
Rejoice this Glorious Christmas Day

a poem written 12-25-08 by free2B

God Bless and Protect our Brave Troops who selflessly serve and protect the Freedom and Honor of America

Ty for the poem free! You are the best! :hug:

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Hope you liked your presents!
http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=831531&page=716

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I hope you come back to the cabin and unwrap your gifts one by one! I hope this is the best Christmas ever! Merry Christmas! :hug:

if you mean me blaze:hug: I am going to check it out in a few minutes:)

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if you mean me blaze:hug: I am going to check it out in a few minutes:)

Yes, I mean you! :hug:

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Why don't we start the day off with a delicious Christmas breakfast? bacon and eggs and hash browns?

missed breakfast again blaze but it sounds delicious:drool:

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Didn't you feel so free riding on those? My babysitter had big wheels and I felt so free, at 5, driving that around!

it was more like being king of the road:dance: no one could get in your way:hand: even bicycles cleared out of the path when a solid metal pedal car was rideing down the sidewalk:lol: me and my brother would get bored and crash them into each other:shhh: but we never got hurt:) and the cars could take a beating:eh:

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1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 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. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Augustus (Latin: IMPERATOR·CAESAR·DIVI·FILIVS·AVGVSTVS;[note 1] September 23, 63 BC – August 19, AD 14), born Gaius Octavius Thurinus, was adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar in 44 BC, and was thenceforth known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Latin: GAIVS·IVLIVS·CAESAR·OCTAVIANVS). After his adoption, he became the first emperor of the Roman Empire, which he ruled alone from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The young Octavius came into his inheritance after Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. In 43 BC, Octavianus joined forces with Mark Antony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus in a military dictatorship known as the Second Triumvira


Antiquities, 17 13:5 ...So Archelaus's country was laid to the province of Syria; and Cyrenius, one that had been consul, was sent by Caesar to take account of people's effects in Syria, and to sell the house of Archelaus. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Josephus goes on to record that Cyrenius took a census of Judaea at this time.

Antiquities, 18 1:1. Now Cyrenius, a Roman senator...came at this time into Syria, with a few others, being sent by Caesar to...take an account of their substance...Cyrenius came himself into Judaea, which was now added to the province of Syria, to take an account of their substance, and to dispose of Archelaus's money; but the Jews, although at the beginning they took the report of a taxation heinously, yet did they leave off any further opposition to it... DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Since Archelaus reigned for ten years after the death of Herod, this would put the time of the census at about 6 or 7 AD. Matthew, then, states that Jesus was born when Herod was still alive, no later than 3 or 4 BC. Luke states that Jesus was born when Cyrenius was governor of Syria, which did not take place until at least ten years after Herod's death. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

It has been proposed that Luke was referring to an earlier census, and the Luke 2:2 should be translated '...this taxing was first made before Cyrenius became governor of Syria...'. There are several problems with this approach. Firstly, it stretches the plain meaning of Luke 2:2 a little. Secondly, as it stands, Luke 2:2 is in harmony with Josephus, who records no census before this point, and seems to imply that this was, in fact, the first taxation of Judea by the Romans. Finally, Matthew mentions no census in his birth narrative. Instead, he begins his story in Bethlehem, where Jesus was already born. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

In fact, the census conducted by the Roman, Cyrenius, would necessarily have
Antiquities, 17 13:5 ...So Archelaus's country was laid to the province of Syria; and Cyrenius, one that had been consul, was sent by Caesar to take account of people's effects in Syria, and to sell the house of Archelaus. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Josephus goes on to record that Cyrenius took a census of Judaea at this time.

Antiquities, 18 1:1. Now Cyrenius, a Roman senator...came at this time into Syria, with a few others, being sent by Caesar to...take an account of their substance...Cyrenius came himself into Judaea, which was now added to the province of Syria, to take an account of their substance, and to dispose of Archelaus's money; but the Jews, although at the beginning they took the report of a taxation heinously, yet did they leave off any further opposition to it... DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Since Archelaus reigned for ten years after the death of Herod, this would put the time of the census at about 6 or 7 AD. Matthew, then, states that Jesus was born when Herod was still alive, no later than 3 or 4 BC. Luke states that Jesus was born when Cyrenius was governor of Syria, which did not take place until at least ten years after Herod's death. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

It has been proposed that Luke was referring to an earlier census, and the Luke 2:2 should be translated '...this taxing was first made before Cyrenius became governor of Syria...'. There are several problems with this approach. Firstly, it stretches the plain meaning of Luke 2:2 a little. Secondly, as it stands, Luke 2:2 is in harmony with Josephus, who records no census before this point, and seems to imply that this was, in fact, the first taxation of Judea by the Romans. Finally, Matthew mentions no census in his birth narrative. Instead, he begins his story in Bethlehem, where Jesus was already born. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Herod (Hebrew: הוֹרְדוֹס‎ Horodos, Greek: Ἡρῴδης Hērōdēs), also known as Herod I or Herod the Great (73 BC – 4 BC in Jericho), was a Roman client king of Judaea.[1] Herod is known for his colossal building projects in Jerusalem and other parts of the ancient world, including the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, sometimes referred to as Herod's Temple. Some details of his biography can be gleaned from the works of the 1st century AD Roman-Jewish historian Josephus Flavius.

In Christian scripture, Herod is known for the Massacre of the Innocents, described in Chapter 2 of the Gospel according to Matthew.[2]

these posts are from wiki, and if Mary was with Child when the Census of Cyrenius was taken and Herod was still alive that would seem to put the Birth of Christ in the vicinity of 4-7 AD even though it seems the dates are a little confusing because Herod is listed as dying in 4 AD and the census did not occur until 6 or 7 AD Sugustus was still Emporer until 14 AD


"Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds."

it is truely a wonderful and beautiful account of the Birth of our Lord and Saviour, and though we celebrate with joy on Christmas Day, the Miraculous Birth and history of the Christ and His Blessings from our Father God, bestowed on we who are merely men, and longed for the Glorious Kingdom of God and the Prophesied Messiah, as He preached and taught us the Way to Salvation, and gave Himself for the sake of us all, Merry Christmas for Christ our Saviour was Born and Resurrrected, to defeat death and sin and to welcome us to the Holy Kingdom of God we are truely a Blessed by Christ in this world

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We had a traditional ham dinner with mashed potatoes, corn, baked beans, sausage balls, rolls. We had chocolate pie, coconut pie, pecan pie, and strawberry cake to choose from for dessert. Then, for supper, at my neice's house, we had chili, very good, and we had to choose between pumpkin pie, apple pie, smothered with caramel, or pecan pie and of course there was a birthday cake for Jesus!

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Augustus (Latin: IMPERATOR·CAESAR·DIVI·FILIVS·AVGVSTVS;[note 1] September 23, 63 BC – August 19, AD 14), born Gaius Octavius Thurinus, was adopted by his great-uncle Julius Caesar in 44 BC, and was thenceforth known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Latin: GAIVS·IVLIVS·CAESAR·OCTAVIANVS). After his adoption, he became the first emperor of the Roman Empire, which he ruled alone from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The young Octavius came into his inheritance after Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. In 43 BC, Octavianus joined forces with Mark Antony and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus in a military dictatorship known as the Second Triumvira


Antiquities, 17 13:5 ...So Archelaus's country was laid to the province of Syria; and Cyrenius, one that had been consul, was sent by Caesar to take account of people's effects in Syria, and to sell the house of Archelaus. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Josephus goes on to record that Cyrenius took a census of Judaea at this time.

Antiquities, 18 1:1. Now Cyrenius, a Roman senator...came at this time into Syria, with a few others, being sent by Caesar to...take an account of their substance...Cyrenius came himself into Judaea, which was now added to the province of Syria, to take an account of their substance, and to dispose of Archelaus's money; but the Jews, although at the beginning they took the report of a taxation heinously, yet did they leave off any further opposition to it... DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Since Archelaus reigned for ten years after the death of Herod, this would put the time of the census at about 6 or 7 AD. Matthew, then, states that Jesus was born when Herod was still alive, no later than 3 or 4 BC. Luke states that Jesus was born when Cyrenius was governor of Syria, which did not take place until at least ten years after Herod's death. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

It has been proposed that Luke was referring to an earlier census, and the Luke 2:2 should be translated '...this taxing was first made before Cyrenius became governor of Syria...'. There are several problems with this approach. Firstly, it stretches the plain meaning of Luke 2:2 a little. Secondly, as it stands, Luke 2:2 is in harmony with Josephus, who records no census before this point, and seems to imply that this was, in fact, the first taxation of Judea by the Romans. Finally, Matthew mentions no census in his birth narrative. Instead, he begins his story in Bethlehem, where Jesus was already born. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

In fact, the census conducted by the Roman, Cyrenius, would necessarily have
Antiquities, 17 13:5 ...So Archelaus's country was laid to the province of Syria; and Cyrenius, one that had been consul, was sent by Caesar to take account of people's effects in Syria, and to sell the house of Archelaus. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Josephus goes on to record that Cyrenius took a census of Judaea at this time.

Antiquities, 18 1:1. Now Cyrenius, a Roman senator...came at this time into Syria, with a few others, being sent by Caesar to...take an account of their substance...Cyrenius came himself into Judaea, which was now added to the province of Syria, to take an account of their substance, and to dispose of Archelaus's money; but the Jews, although at the beginning they took the report of a taxation heinously, yet did they leave off any further opposition to it... DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Since Archelaus reigned for ten years after the death of Herod, this would put the time of the census at about 6 or 7 AD. Matthew, then, states that Jesus was born when Herod was still alive, no later than 3 or 4 BC. Luke states that Jesus was born when Cyrenius was governor of Syria, which did not take place until at least ten years after Herod's death. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

It has been proposed that Luke was referring to an earlier census, and the Luke 2:2 should be translated '...this taxing was first made before Cyrenius became governor of Syria...'. There are several problems with this approach. Firstly, it stretches the plain meaning of Luke 2:2 a little. Secondly, as it stands, Luke 2:2 is in harmony with Josephus, who records no census before this point, and seems to imply that this was, in fact, the first taxation of Judea by the Romans. Finally, Matthew mentions no census in his birth narrative. Instead, he begins his story in Bethlehem, where Jesus was already born. DATE OF BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST

Herod (Hebrew: הוֹרְדוֹס‎ Horodos, Greek: Ἡρῴδης Hērōdēs), also known as Herod I or Herod the Great (73 BC – 4 BC in Jericho), was a Roman client king of Judaea.[1] Herod is known for his colossal building projects in Jerusalem and other parts of the ancient world, including the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, sometimes referred to as Herod's Temple. Some details of his biography can be gleaned from the works of the 1st century AD Roman-Jewish historian Josephus Flavius.

In Christian scripture, Herod is known for the Massacre of the Innocents, described in Chapter 2 of the Gospel according to Matthew.[2]

these posts are from wiki, and if Mary was with Child when the Census of Cyrenius was taken and Herod was still alive that would seem to put the Birth of Christ in the vicinity of 4-7 AD even though it seems the dates are a little confusing because Herod is listed as dying in 4 AD and the census did not occur until 6 or 7 AD Sugustus was still Emporer until 14 AD


"Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds."

it is truely a wonderful and beautiful account of the Birth of our Lord and Saviour, and though we celebrate with joy on Christmas Day, the Miraculous Birth and history of the Christ and His Blessings from our Father God, bestowed on we who are merely men, and longed for the Glorious Kingdom of God and the Prophesied Messiah, as He preached and taught us the Way to Salvation, and gave Himself for the sake of us all, Merry Christmas for Christ our Saviour was Born and Resurrrected, to defeat death and sin and to welcome us to the Holy Kingdom of God we are truely a Blessed by Christ in this world

amen! :hug:

[blazer]

it was more like being king of the road:dance: no one could get in your way:hand: even bicycles cleared out of the path when a solid metal pedal car was rideing down the sidewalk:lol: me and my brother would get bored and crash them into each other:shhh: but we never got hurt:) and the cars could take a beating:eh:

crash derby, huh?

[blazer]

here is your poem, free. I found it on page 103.
By the way,


How do we who sit at home and pray
Thank you guys and gals so far away
Who sacrifice family, friends, the U.S.A.
To fight for mom, apple pie, the American way

Ignore the dopes, they don't have much to say
Remember us, we're with you all the way
We’re here at night, and with you every day
God Bless our troops, they light the way

We think of you from Buzzards Bay
All the way to Turtle Cay
To Hawaii’s bright and beautiful Lei
Throughout the whole US of A

When skies look cloudy dark and gray
When times are tough and heck’s to pay
Just look above, come what may
Seek the Son’s bright glimmering ray

Y’all know us by our friendly Hey
If we were young we’d join the fray
Were proud of how you fight and stay
So our children can laugh and play

Swiftly win without delay
Let’s not join the old melee
Terror’s fear we say thee nay
We fight to win then go away

Life’s fun at home happy and gay
We have our choice of chick filet
Golden corral and dinner buffet
Steaks and chops just fill the tray.

Lets get back to you guys anyway
You’ve got your orders to obey
And lots more to do but that’s OK
Cause soon you’re here and where are they.


Thank You all for every day
You serve, we all say yay
God keep you safe we ever pray
You are the best I say today
Your Country Supports You
We’re Proud to Say
Until You Return, Hurray!
American Heroes All The Way©free2B

[free2B]

thank you blaze:hug: what's for breakfast?

[blazer]

maple bacon and cheese grits! sound good? and of course coffee!

[blazer]

Do you like the new pic of me and my daughters?

[free2B]

It's an ipod shuffle in your favorite color green! I will put alot of your favorite music on it for you!

you are way too good to me blaze:hug:

[free2B]

here is your next gift! mmmmm it smells so good! Polo cologne!

I love it:D

[blazer]

I love it:D

and I do too! Come here! mmmmm you smell so good! :hug:

[blazer]

you are way too good to me blaze:hug:

I could never be good enough to you! :hug:

[free2B]

The best gift for Christmas is Jesus! And love and friendship and family and friends!

it is the best blaze:hug:

[free2B]

Your next gift is Shania Twains greatest hits!

you know what I like:)

[free2B]

a years subscription to this!
http://www.magazinecity.net/4131-12.html?AID=1630859&PID=941733


I used to buy that mag on occasion, a years scrip is a great gift! they always have fabulous offers to send off for:)

[free2B]

a nice warm throw to cover up with on cold winter nights!

I don't need a blanket to keep warm all I have to do is think of you:hug:

[blazer]

it is the best blaze:hug:

Yes! and we cannot take that gift for granted!

[blazer]

you know what I like:)

I love her music!

[free2B]

the next gift is a set of three journals for you to do some writing in! :hug:

it will encourage me to keep some poems and thoughts in them!

[blazer]

I used to buy that mag on occasion, a years scrip is a great gift! they always have fabulous offers to send off for:)

Thought u might like it! :hug:

[free2B]

a book of poetry for you to read! :hug:

I love to read the poetry of others, I would often borrow books of poetry from the library

[free2B]

this is something to keep your feet warm a new pair of...............

house slippers er I mean cabin slippers:)

[free2B]

this is something that you can carry money in. What is it?:hug:

a suitcase:))

[free2B]

the next gift you can use at the mall to buy new clothes with. It isn't money or credit cards. What is it? :hug:

a magic wand?

[free2B]

the next gift is something you read every day that will draw you closer to God and it isn't a Bible. What is it? :hug:

your posts:hug:

[free2B]

The next gift is something we need to read every day so we will be what God wants us to be! a new ........ :hug:

Bible with commentary and concordance:D

[free2B]

the next gift has unlimited calling and texting................... :hug:

but no phone #:frown:

[free2B]

I hope you come back to the cabin and unwrap your gifts one by one! I hope this is the best Christmas ever! Merry Christmas! :hug:

thank you blaze you have made it the best Christmas ever for me:hug:

[free2B]

It's almost Christams time.
A time to give gifts,
But I got the best gift a while back for you see.
A gift was given to me,
Across the distant miles;
A package wrapped in laughter,
And filled with joy and smiles.
I pulled away the ribbons,
And took the greatest care;
When I reached into the gift,
I found friendship waiting there.
A friendship like no other,
A connection from the start;
Not one I could see, touch or feel,
Except here in my heart.
That gift so rare and precious,
Of friendship tried and true;
Touched my heart and blessed my life,
And is what I found in you.
Thank you for being my friend.

Thank you for being my friend

[free2B]

Hope you liked your presents!
http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=831531&page=716

what can I say blaze I never expected such fabulous gifts!

[free2B]

We had a traditional ham dinner with mashed potatoes, corn, baked beans, sausage balls, rolls. We had chocolate pie, coconut pie, pecan pie, and strawberry cake to choose from for dessert. Then, for supper, at my neice's house, we had chili, very good, and we had to choose between pumpkin pie, apple pie, smothered with caramel, or pecan pie and of course there was a birthday cake for Jesus!

my mom baked a spiral sliced ham with sweet potatoes and veggies, it was delicious, we had apple and blueberry pie:drool: and her favorite butter pecan ice cream. my sister and neice and 2 children were at mom's for Christmas, also my nephew and his girlfriend, my older sister still has not arrived from NY yet, she couldn't make it for Christmas Day but will be here soon.

[blazer]

but no phone #:frown:

I was going to give you my number ;)

[blazer]

I don't need a blanket to keep warm all I have to do is think of you:hug:

aww, that is so sweet, free! :hug:

[blazer]

it will encourage me to keep some poems and thoughts in them!

I would love to have a book with all the poems you have written me in it! :hug:

[blazer]

I love to read the poetry of others, I would often borrow books of poetry from the library

I have several volumes I have written!

[free2B]

I would love to have a book with all the poems you have written me in it! :hug:

you would probably have to go back and look them up I don't have copies of some of them cuz I just type them as I think of them:doh:

[blazer]

house slippers er I mean cabin slippers:)

You got it! :hug:

[blazer]

a suitcase:))

I don't have that much money to give ya! :))

[blazer]

you would probably have to go back and look them up I don't have copies of some of them cuz I just type them as I think of them:doh:

Oh I have saved every one! :hug:

[blazer]

a magic wand?

a gift card! With 500.00 on it! :dance:

[blazer]

your posts:hug:

That is sweet, but It is a men's devotion book!

[blazer]

Bible with commentary and concordance:D

Yes, you guessed it! you are so good! :hug:

[blazer]

but no phone #:frown:

It is a cell phone, with a number and unlimited texting and calling! :hug:

[blazer]

thank you blaze you have made it the best Christmas ever for me:hug:

Just seeing the smile on your face makes my Christmas bright! :hug:

[blazer]

Thank you for being my friend

It is my pleasure! :hug:

[blazer]

what can I say blaze I never expected such fabulous gifts!

There are more where these came from! :hug:

[blazer]

my mom baked a spiral sliced ham with sweet potatoes and veggies, it was delicious, we had apple and blueberry pie:drool: and her favorite butter pecan ice cream. my sister and neice and 2 children were at mom's for Christmas, also my nephew and his girlfriend, my older sister still has not arrived from NY yet, she couldn't make it for Christmas Day but will be here soon.
I know u r looking forward to seeing her! :hug:

[free2B]

a gift card! With 500.00 on it! :dance:

:dance:

[blazer]

:dance:

I've never had a card with that much money!:hug:

[free2B]

I know u r looking forward to seeing her! :hug:

sort of, we tolerate each other, but my mom so much enjoys her visits, because they go out to a lot of nice restaurants, and do fun things around town that she enjoys

[free2B]

I've never had a card with that much money!:hug:

I will spend it all on gifts for you:D

[blazer]

sort of, we tolerate each other, but my mom so much enjoys her visits, because they go out to a lot of nice restaurants, and do fun things around town that she enjoys

I am sorry u don't get along the best in the world!

[blazer]

I will spend it all on gifts for you:D

That is just precious, free! :hug:

[blazer]

Some other gifts I received were: 15.00 i tunes gift card, two purple sweaters, two air freshners that you plug in the wall to make your house smell good, candles, gift certificate to the movies, 50.00 in cash, a make up set.

[blazer]

Some other gifts I received were: 15.00 i tunes gift card, two purple sweaters, two air freshners that you plug in the wall to make your house smell good, candles, gift certificate to the movies, 50.00 in cash, a make up set.
poetry books, calendars, jewelry, christmas music DVDS and some bath and body works lotion and body wash.

[free2B]

cya later blaze:hug:

[blazer]

cya later blaze:hug:

:hug:one of the biggest joys in my life! :hug:

[blazer]

I love my sister but We rub each other the wrong way!

[blazer]

It's warm enough let's go take a walk beside the lake and see what kinda fun we can make! :hug:

[blazer]

Look at the loons on the lake!

[blazer]

listen to them sing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiXjCifQn0w

[blazer]

This lake is gorgeous!

[blazer]

Maybe we should go fishin?

[blazer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WATza6uS6xU

[blazer]

Nothin like a little Garth!

[blazer]

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker
Artist: THE MCKAMEYS
Title: DO YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS

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LYRICS
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Do you know how it feels

Do you know how it feels to know something missing
And hear a still small voice that you just keep dismissing
Do you know how it feels to be troubled inside,
to think just for you on the cross someone died.

Do you know how it feels when he knocks to surrender,
How your sins washed away, never to be remembered,
And know that’s its real, tell me do you know how it feels.

(Chorus)

Then how does it feel to know you’re a child of the king
Your heavenly father owns everything, how does it feel
To know you are loved, by the one who created the stars up above
How does it feel , to know your alright,
when you lay your head on your pillow each night
And know that its real, aint it good to know how it feels

Do you know how it feels, when your cold heart has melted
And tears start flowing, the moment you felt it
Do you know how it feels, to know you’ve been changed
And it seems that the hold world has been rearranged
Do you know how it feels, wherever you roam,
You still get a feeling you’re not at home
Knowing heaven is real, tell me do you know how it feels.

(chorus)
Aint it good to know how it feels….

Do you know how it feels, when your cold heart has melted
And tears start flowing, the moment you felt it
Do you know how it feels, to know you’ve been changed
And it seems that the hold world has been rearranged
Do you know how it feels, wherever you roam,
You still get a feeling you’re not at home
Knowing heaven is real, tell me do you know how it feels
(chorus)
Aint it good to know how it feels….

[blazer]

If I had the power, I would buy you everything that would make you happy! :hug:

[blazer]

yoo hoo! freee where r u?

[blazer]

I am so happy about Mitch tonight! Our God is such a great God!

[free2B]

yoo hoo! freee where r u?

waiting for you:)

[blazer]

waiting for you:)

I am hereeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[blazer]

with bells and whistles! :hug:

[free2B]

It's warm enough let's go take a walk beside the lake and see what kinda fun we can make! :hug:

it is such a scenic lake blaze:hug: just walking beside the lake with you and talking and shareing good times is going to be fun:D

[blazer]

it is such a scenic lake blaze:hug: just walking beside the lake with you and talking and shareing good times is going to be fun:D

Nothing like walking with a great friend! makes the exercise enjoyable! :hug:

[blazer]

Did you have a good day today? I did! I went to the movies to see Seven Pounds starring Will Smith. It was real good! :hug:

[free2B]

Nothing like walking with a great friend! makes the exercise enjoyable! :hug:

what are you doing up so late:question:

[free2B]

Did you have a good day today? I did! I went to the movies to see Seven Pounds starring Will Smith. It was real good! :hug:

I had a great day blaze:hug: visited with some friends and had a real enjoyable day, I am tired and going to bed, have a blessed night, sweet dreams:angel:

[blazer]

what are you doing up so late:question:

Every once in awhile I do stay up late! I guess I was hoping to talk to you! :hug: