Thursday, January 1, 2026

'TIS THE SEASON

 What is Christmas about when the entire world, beginning right after Halloween these days, does nothing but shop?   Then, there is the frantic opening of said gifts and the returning of unwanted stuff.    

Enough of these Hallmark Christmas Romances that you can see every day of the year!  I love a good Christmas movie: Alistair Sims Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, Silent Night starring Linda Hamilton, Noelle (faith based 2006 film) ... 

Whatever happened to “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” or “Keep Christ in Christmas” ?

Recently, I read on Facebook of a family that sings Happy Birthday to Baby Jesus before their Christmas dinner and then birthday cake afterwards.  (I doubt they blow out 2000 plus candles)  Her children loved it and it helped them understand the importance of Christmas Day.  Now the grandkiddies are singing Happy Birthday to Jesus, too!

I woke up this New Year’s Eve morning singing Happy Birthday to Jesus and added some verses.

           Happy Birthday to You,
           Happy Birthday to You,
           Happy Birthday, dear Jesus,    
           Happy Birthday to You!

Though God, You became man,   
Though God, You became man,
For us, You became man,
For us, You became man.

To show us Your love,
To show us Your love,
Your mercy and love,
Your mercy and love.

With the angels we sing,
With the angels we sing,
Happy Birthday, dear Jesus,                                                                                    Happy Birthday to You! 
       

MKQ  Dec 31, 2025