Posted on 12/22/2004 11:04:26 AM PST by Wolfstar
The sun sets above the Yenisei river in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, December 21, 2004. The Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice, the shortest day of the year was Tuesday, when the sun was directly over the tropic of Capricorn. (REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin)
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.
AMEN
Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Thanks. Glory to the Lord. Peace and Goodwill to all FReople everywhere.
Please feel free to use this thread to send Christmas and New Years wishes to your FR friends, our FR USO canteen, and others.
I also wish everyone out there a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year.
To all the Jewish people, I wish you HAPPY HANNUKAH.
Merry Christmas!
All FReepers who are not Christians are warmly welcome on this thread to post their seasons greetings also.
And let the church say Amen.
I join BMC1 in wishing all non-Christian FReepers who celebrate other holidays this time of year the best holiday ever.
One holiday we all share is New Years. Here's hoping that all FReepers and their loved ones receive the blessings of health, peace and security in 2005.
To all our veterans and to those currently serving, we love and honor you, and hope that 2005 brings a swift end to the Battle for Iraq.
};O)
Wish me luck, I'm off to THE MALL after work...
Thank you, Wolfstar. Very thoughtful.
THE MALL!!!! Oh, nooooo...we may never see you again, LOL!
You're welcome. This thread was inspired by that gorgeous photo. I simply could not let the day go without posting it here for all FReepers to enjoy.
Snicker...be careful out there.
Merry Christmas, Wolfstar. Beautiful picture.
Merry Christmas back at you, "SAMWolf," and thanks for all the good work you do with the FReeper Foxhole threads all year.
bttt
Thanks.
Christmas Greetings Bump.
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