The Meaning of Christmas

Far away in Bethlehem, a Baby Boy was born;

Born with neither riches nor fame,

Yet Wise Men came from all around to

bring Him their gifts,

And peace was felt by all who heard His name.

Angels watched Him as He slept,

And gently rocked His bed;

Their voices singing softly in His ear;

His Mother and His Father both gave thanks to God above

For the greatest gift of all, their Son, so dear.

They knew His life upon this earth

would not be filled with wealth,

They also knew He would encounter strife;

But most of all, they knew that He would be a loving Child,

And teach the love of God throughout His life.

At Christmas, as we celebrate

This Birth of Jesus Christ,

Let’s keep in mind the truth of Christmas Day;

For it’s not the Christmas wrappings,

Nor the gifts that lie within,

But our gift of love to others in every way…