“For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given;
and the government shall be upon His shoulder,
and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.”
- Isaiah 9:6
and the government shall be upon His shoulder,
and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.”
- Isaiah 9:6
"Christmas is the harvest time of love. Souls are drawn
to other souls. All that we have read and thought and
hoped comes to fruition at this happy time. Our spirits
are astir. We feel within us a strong desire to serve.
A strange, subtle force, a new kindness, animates man
and child. A new spirit is growing in us. No longer are
we content to relieve pain, to sweeten sorrow, to give
the crust of charity. We dare to give friendship,
service, the equal loaf of bread and love."
to other souls. All that we have read and thought and
hoped comes to fruition at this happy time. Our spirits
are astir. We feel within us a strong desire to serve.
A strange, subtle force, a new kindness, animates man
and child. A new spirit is growing in us. No longer are
we content to relieve pain, to sweeten sorrow, to give
the crust of charity. We dare to give friendship,
service, the equal loaf of bread and love."
- Helen Keller
Christmas Facts
The definition of a white Christmas in England is one
snowflake falling on the roof of the London Weather
Centre in the 24 hours of December 25.
It is considered unlucky to cut a mince pie with a knife.
December 25 was first celebrated as the birthday
of Christ in the year 440 AD.
Christmas wasn’t declared an official holiday in the
United States until June 26, 1870.
There is a Christmas, Arizona and a Christmas, Florida.
In both Arizona and Indiana, there is a town called
Santa Claus. There is also a Noel, Missouri.
The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees
The definition of a white Christmas in England is one
snowflake falling on the roof of the London Weather
Centre in the 24 hours of December 25.
It is considered unlucky to cut a mince pie with a knife.
December 25 was first celebrated as the birthday
of Christ in the year 440 AD.
Christmas wasn’t declared an official holiday in the
United States until June 26, 1870.
There is a Christmas, Arizona and a Christmas, Florida.
In both Arizona and Indiana, there is a town called
Santa Claus. There is also a Noel, Missouri.
The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees
out of dyed goose feathers.
Each year more than 3 billion Christmas cards
are sent in the U.S. alone.
All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas
would equal 364 gifts.
It is estimated that the single “White Christmas” by
Irving Berlin is the best selling single of all time,
with over 100 million sales worldwide.
Christmas purchases account for 1/6 of all
retail sales in the U.S.
Each year more than 3 billion Christmas cards
are sent in the U.S. alone.
All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas
would equal 364 gifts.
It is estimated that the single “White Christmas” by
Irving Berlin is the best selling single of all time,
with over 100 million sales worldwide.
Christmas purchases account for 1/6 of all
retail sales in the U.S.
Click links below for Christmas fun!
Match Game for Kids
My Favorite Christmas Song
Amazing Christmas Light Show
Make a Virtual Snowflake
I hope you are having a blessed Christmas Day!!
Happy Jesus' Birthday!! Sending out joy from my
home to yours... Val =)
Val,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the Christmas Facts. Many things I did not know. Thanks
Merry Christmas! Hugs, Rose