If you prefer to wish friends, family and strangers a “happy holiday,” rather than using the word Christmas to recognize the birth of Jesus Christ (the only reason you have a day off from work), know that you are wishing them a happy “Holy Day.” “Holy Day” eventually became “holiday.” The mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, known as Christ’s Mass, became Christmas. For all those confused about why Christmas is a holy day, this simple little video, first airing in 1965, explains what Christmas is. Can you imagine an animated segment like this one making it on to the main stream, irreverent, suppress Christianity at all costs, television programming today? Your children and grandchildren will love this Charlie Brown and Linus segment.
In the video, “a little child,” Linus, leads us, and speaks of the Babe in the Manger, the “little child,” The Son of God incarnate, The Word Made Flesh, Christ the Lord. “And a little child shall lead” us.
And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. ~ Isaiah 11:6
Linked at SENTRY JOURNAL’s Teeing it up around the Links Saturday Edition – thank you!
Linked in Teach’s Christmas Round-up! Thank you!
Linked in The Lonely Conservative’s Merry Christmas post – thank you!
Linus VanPelt on the Meaning of Christmas
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 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. And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” ~ Luke 2:8-20
If you are looking for my Christmas Tree collection, find it here.
Charlie Brown Reference
IMDb
Thanks to William Teach at Pirate’s Cove for pointing the way to the video in 2010.
Thanks to Graham Baird for the Manger and the Cross
Posted by Maggie @ Maggie’s Notebook
Merry Christmas to you and yours and all the best in the New Year.
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Merry Christmas to you and your family Maggie.. and to all your wonderfull followers. It’s cold and windy here.. but my nose is dry and warm.. lol
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That is one of my favorite Christmas shows. Merry Christmas, Maggie!
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Maggie,
Stopping by to wish you a Blessed Christmas, with the true meaning of the Season.
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Merry Christmas, Maggie.
Keep up the good work in 2012.
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This is one of those times I set everything else aside to express to all a heartfelt Merry Christmas. The annual rememberance of this event should allow all of us to understand we can overcome those things that divide us. Given the history of the world it will take a while longer to achieve that objective.
Here’s to success in that endeavor. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year if I am unable to return before that date.
A very Merry and Blessed Christmas to you and your family and readers.
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long time no see Mag! HAPPY HOLIDAY mornin to ya..blessings and wishes to u my friend!..xxoo
Merry Christmas Maggie. Peace be with you and yours.
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