Christmas~TEACH THE CHILDREN
This was sent to me in an e-mail. I thought it was a great reminder of what one of the two year old toddlers at daycare told me today as he waited for 'Santa' to come. :santa: He told me today we are having Jesus' birthday party.:woo:
No one coached him he just said it---OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES TEACH THE CHILDREN > > Just a week before Christmas I had a visitor. This is how it happened... > > I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go > to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door > to > the front room, and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind > the Christmas tree. He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry > out. What are you doing? I started to ask him. > > The words choked in my throat, as I saw he had tears in his eyes. His > usual > jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager boisterous soul we all know. > > He then answered me with a simple statement, "TEACH THE CHILDREN!" I was > puzzled: What did he mean? He anticipated my question, and with one quick > movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. > > As I stood there bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the Children! Teach them > the > old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that a now-a-day Christmas has > forgotten!" > > Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it on > the > mantle. "Teach the Children that the pure green color of the stately fir > tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of > mankind. All the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's > thoughts turning toward heaven." > > He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. "Teach the > Children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God > promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment > of > that promise." > > He then reached into the bag and pulled out a CANDLE. "Teach the Children > that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when > we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness." > > Once again he reached into his bag and then removed a WREATH and placed it > on the tree. "Teach the Children that the wreath symbolizes the eternal > nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of > affection." > > He then pulled out from his bag an ornament of HIMSELF. "Teach the > Children > that Santa Claus symbolizes the generosity and good will we feel during > the > month of December." > > He reached in again and pulled out a HOLLY LEAF. "Teach the Children the > holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn > by our Savior. The red holly berries represent blood shed by Him." > > Next he pulled out a GIFT from the bag and said, "Teach the Children that > God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. Thanks be to > God > for His unspeakable gift. Teach the Children that the wise men bowed > before > the holy babe and presented Him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We > should give gifts in the same spirit as the wise men." > > Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on > the > tree. "Teach the Children that the candy cane represents the shepherd's > crook. The crook on the shepherd's staff helps bring back sheep strayed > from > the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper." > > He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the Children that it > was > the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The > angels sang 'Glory to God in the highest, on earth, peace and good will.'" > > Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a > BELL. "Teach the Children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of > a > bell, it should ring people to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and > return." > > Santa looked at the tree and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw > the > twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Remember, teach the children the > true meaning of Christmas, and not to put me in the center, for I am but a > humble servant of the One who is, and I bow down and worship Him, our > Lord, > our God." > > ~By Unknown Author~ > > > TEACH THE CHILDREN > > ~ a meaning and symbolism of Christmas that should not be forgotten in the > roar and confusion of the commercial holiday season ~ |
:wreath: :tree: PERFECT :tree: :ginger:
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Thanks for that.
Gary, your decorations look lovely. |
That is so cute! I love kids! They say the funniest things. I dont work with kids but really would like to, that is really cool that you do. Have you seen this site? http://www.mydream.tv/dream_category...3f678819b6e058
There is some really cool stuff! |
TwoPeas, that was so great. I have to copy that and send it along amongst my friends and family.
Gary, love the set-up you have. Where in the world did you get those lights? Merry Christmas everyone! :clause: |
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