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Nan
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0 posted 2002-12-15 08:45 PM




God's Son was born on Christmas Day
To bring the world His love.
In Bethlehem a manger blessed,
The North Star shone above.

Through mortal days Son Jesus spake
The wisdom of God's Word;
And to this day around the world,
His voice mankind has heard.

But Jesus knew at traitor's hand
He would be crucified;
And yet God's love, a gift for all
Must ever be descried .

Both far and wide then Jesus trekked,
In search of giving soul
Who'd share with all His gift of love;
Quest led to the North Pole.

He met a kindly toymaker
Who smiled and laughed a lot...
"Believe in me and share God's love,
Your soul shall perish not."

This jolly man called Santa Claus
In heed of Jesus' call,
Vowed he'd give toys each Christmas night
To children one and all.

So Jesus smiled upon this man -
That's how this story goes.
It's said His Star would light the way,
Reflecting reindeer's nose.

From that day forth each Christmas Eve
The elves have packed the sleigh
With toys and love in Jesus' name
To bless our Christmas Day.



© Copyright 2002 Nancy Ness - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-12-15 08:56 PM



Nan, this is incredibly special!

~ Sending you warm and happy holiday hugs!

Linda

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2 posted 2002-12-15 09:02 PM


Nan

I loved this look at Santa with a star and love from Jesus.  Thank you for reposting.  

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3 posted 2002-12-15 09:06 PM


How very very special..
A Christmas classic.
Int my library it goes!
Season's greetings to you and yours.
~Hugs~

~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~

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4 posted 2002-12-15 09:13 PM


Nan, this is just special beyond words. It's sure to become a favorite classic with this Newton crowd.

Hope all is well and you have a wonderful and joyous Cape Cod Christmas with your family, especially those grandkids!

Hugs to you my friend ... Marti

Let our love circle the world and
bring Peace to all this Holiday Season.

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5 posted 2002-12-15 10:12 PM


Has it already been a year since I saw this beauty? JEEZ!

Well, I love seeing it again...

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6 posted 2002-12-15 10:46 PM


Nan - a very warm Christmas poem, as only you can write...

BC

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7 posted 2002-12-16 12:28 PM


Nan...  Although I am not a Christian, I can see the beauty of this poem.  Its a lovely way of de-commercializing Christmas
~ hugs from the Chanukah Chipmunk who came down the chimney and didn't get her rear end burned?
BTW...how does poor Santa keep from getting fired up?

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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8 posted 2002-12-16 01:27 AM


She says, "now I get it!" Thanks Nan, she loved this.
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9 posted 2002-12-16 02:51 AM


wow Nan, I missed this in previous years, so thanks for sharing this year so I could see it...it's beautiful!
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10 posted 2002-12-16 08:38 AM


I don't know how I missed this last year, Nan. I love it. This is a wonderful poem. I am going to keep this one.
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11 posted 2002-12-17 12:12 PM


I am hoping this goes to 24 by commenting as it needs to be seen this time of year by every single parent, then read to the children.
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