The Story Of Christmas And Christ ChildWhen Rome was a great Empire ruled by Caesar Augustus and Israel was governed by King Herod, in the village of Nazareth lived Joseph and Mary. Joseph was a carpenter and Mary was a young virgin who would become his wife. Mary told Joseph of a dream in which she was visited by an angel who told her she had been chosen to bear the Son of God and his name was to be Jesus. One day the emperor sent notice that all persons were to register for a new tax. They were instructed to return to the towns of their birth. Joseph and Mary left Nazareth for Bethlehem. Mary who was with child, and close to the birth, rode on a donkey while Joseph walked beside her. They traveled for many days and only rested at night. When they reached Bethlehem it was night. They looked for a place to rest but there were no empty rooms when they reached the inn. As they were being turned away Joseph mentioned his wife was with child and close to birth. The inn keeper took pity on
(No, not that Christmas Story, although it is among my favourites of the season.)
After my ultrasound Friday morning - all things are good, placenta is out of the way, baby is up to six pound and looking fine - I went to Toys R Us for a few last-minute things. It was first thing in the morning, barely 9 am, and the place was blissfully unbusy. It didn’t take me long to find what I was looking for, and I found one last inspiring gift. I waddled up to the cash register, and nearly choked when the total she announced was about $30 more than I was expecting.
“Um,” I said, looking at her display,”this thing is supposed to be $24.99.”
“Oh!” said the cashier, “It rang through as $59.99. Can you show me the sign that said it was $24.99?”
Sure enough, we got to the shelf, and there was actually two shelves of them with the $24.99 label - but when I peered down to the lowest shelf for a better look, the small print on the label clearly n
From: JohnMcCain.com ALEXANDRIA, VA -- At press conferences in Manchester and Columbia today, U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign released a new television ad to run in New Hampshire and South Carolina. The ad, entitled "My Christmas Story," tells the story of the most transcendent and uplifting experience of John McCain's imprisonment."This ad tells the inspiring story of John McCain, whose spirit was lifted by the compassion of a Good Samaritan during one of his darkest hours, revealing the true light of Christmas and the holiday season," said Sergeant Major Paul Chevalier (Ret.), Chair of the New Hampshire Veterans for McCain Coalition. "It's a powerful reminder that regardless of how difficult the circumstance, simple acts of compassion can bring hope to us all."Transcript for "My Christmas Story" (:30-TV)JOHN MCCAIN: "One night, after being mistreated as a POW, a guard loosened the ropes binding me, easing my pain."On Christmas, that same guard approached me, and w
One year, when I was still quite young, my family shopped at the Christmas craft fair held at my elementary school. I remember admiring, nay, coveting a black dog crafted from yarn and a hanger. It was the most adorable thing at that fair, and I wanted it. Alas, I didn't have enough money for that and presents for my sister and parents. I walked away from him reluctantly.A few weeks later, my sister and I somehow determined that it would be a good idea to exchange gifts early. After obtaining permission from our parents, we did — on December 19. Each year since, that date has felt as bittersweet as the early gift exchange did. You see, I just knew my sister had gotten me that adorable black dog for Christmas, and now I had him in my arms! But the best part of Christmas — the delicious anticipation — was over in a shred of wrapping paper and a squeal of thanks nearly a week before the holiday had actually arrived.Funny how those seemingly insignificant moments shape our view of t
Merry Christmas !!!For those who would not like to spend much time searching for good quality videos of Christmas stories, Jesus Birth , here is a list from you tube, for the same.The first video titled, "The Christmas Story", is The Christmas Story from The Bible Experience New Testament (www.zondervan.com/tbe), the 2007 Audio Book of the Year, blended with beautiful artwork by Michael Dudash (www.cmdudash.com).The pictures blended with beautiful narration makes it a worthy watch.Above video, is "The Christmas Story told through paintings by eight renaissance artists: Andrea Del Sarto, Bellini Giovani, Durer Albrecht, Lotto Lorenzo, Pietro Perugino, Raffaello Sanzio, Rubens Pieter Pauwel, Tiziano Vecellio."The great art work and enchanting classical music certainly will give divine moment
A Christmas Story is on its way to becoming an annual holiday classic, one to keep on the shelf with It's a Wonderful Life, the puppet-animated Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. It may have been directed by Bob Clark (responsible for the Porky's pictures), but it's based on the childhood memoirs of humorist Jean Shepherd from his hilarious book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash). And it is Shepherd's wry, deadly accurate and gently nostalgic comic sensibility that shines through in this kid's-eye-view of an all-American Christmas in the 1940s. All little Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) wants under the tree on Christmas morning is a Daisy Brand Red-Ryder BB rifle. He not only wants it, he's consumed with an aching desire for it. Unfortunately, his mother (Melind
I realize this isn't the Christmas season, but director Bob Clark and his son were tragically killed by a drunk driver two days ago. He had an eclectic resume, directing this holiday classic, pretty seedy fare (Porky's, Black Christmas), and downright dreadful stuff (Rhinestone, Baby Geniuses). He wasn't a great filmmaker, but he definitely had his moments, and it's always sad to see an artist with passion pass from this world, never to make another film.A Christmas Story (1983) is the tale of an everyday kid in the 50's who dreams of one thing: getting a BB gun for Christmas. His plans seem constantly thwarted by adults (even Santa) who keep telling him "you'll shoot your eye out". He presses forward undeterred, and we get a great slice of life comedy about a boy and his whacked family. The adult voice over here was also a first, later made popular by shows such as The Wonder Years (1988-93).There are a ton of great scenes to choose from here, but every kid ever terrorized by a
Item:Now that the Christmas season is in full swing, let's include an item from my favorite Christmas movie. Here we have a replica of Mr Parker's lady leg lamp from "Christmas Story"(1984). If you haven't seen this movie and you're wasting your time on "It's a Wonderful Life", "A Charlie Brown Christmas", or "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", you've got to rent this movie this year and give it a try. Absolutely hilarious.Auction ends:Dec-01-06 20:02:16 PST Auction link:Christmas Story Lamp
A a hommage to the film "A Christmas Story" I found this scene in an antiques store and it reminded me of that film. Like it or not it has gained popularity over the years and now even has its own museum. Check it out here.Personally my favorite Christmas film of all time is the divine Christmas in Connecticut, and not that crappy remake with Arnold Schwarzenegger, the good one with Barbara Stanwyck.
