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| December 24, 2005
Posted on 12/24/2005 6:34:40 AM PST by Calpernia
Nativity
About two thousand years ago, in the town of Nazareth, there lived a young woman named Mary. One day an angel appeared before her and told her she had been chosen to have a special baby. The baby would be God's son and she must call him Jesus.
Soon after the angel's visit, Mary and Joseph were married. Mary was due to have her baby when they were told they had to go on a long journey to Bethlehem, which was where Joseph came from.This was because they had to pay a special tax. Mary had to ride on a donkey for a few days over the hills of Gallilee.
At last Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem. It was crowded with other people who needed to pay their taxes. Mary was very tired and needed a place to stay. At each inn, the story was the same. There was no room for them. Eventually, one kind innkeeper said he had a stable where he kept his animals. They were welcome to stay there.
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And so it was that a few hours later, Mary gave birth to her son in that stable. She wrapped Jesus in strips of cloth and laid Him in a manger full of hay.
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The shepherds wanted to go and see the baby. When they arrived at the stable, they were filled with joy at seeing Jesus lying in the manger. They knelt down and worshipped Him. They told Mary and Joseph how the angel had appeared in the sky and told them that Jesus was to be the Saviour of the world.
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The Wise Men decided to find this new ruler. They went to Jerusalem to see King Herod, as they thought the baby would be in the palace. They asked to see the child that would be King of the Jews. The king was troubled. He thought this new king may take away his throne. He told them to return when they had found the baby so that he could worship the child himself.
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The Wise Men set off to find the baby. They were guided by the star to the stable in Bethlehem. Here they knelt down and worshipped Jesus. They gave him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. That night, the men had the same dream where an angel warned them that King Herod wanted to kill Jesus and told them not to go back to his palace.
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To: Calpernia
81
posted on
12/24/2005 6:24:59 PM PST
by
freema
(Proud Marine Mom-What fools they are who doubt the ability of liberty to triumph over despotism)
To: Dog
Merry Christmas, Dog!!!
I hope ALL your dreams come true tonight...
82
posted on
12/24/2005 6:44:13 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Jesus is the Reason for the Season!!!)
To: Brad's Gramma
Unless Santa can fit Catherine Zeta Jones in my Christmas stocking....my dream will have to wait...:-)
83
posted on
12/24/2005 6:51:47 PM PST
by
Dog
( ABMcM(Anybody but McCain....except Bill Frist))
To: Dog
HAHAHAHHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!
Whooooo boy!
84
posted on
12/24/2005 6:52:45 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Jesus is the Reason for the Season!!!)
To: Calpernia
Great music too! Thanks for posting it.
:)
85
posted on
12/24/2005 8:00:42 PM PST
by
writer33
(Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
To: Calpernia
That was a wonderful depiction!Thank you so much Calpernia.
It is now Christmas Day on the east coast. May the joy of this day be with all my Freeper family. I love you all!
86
posted on
12/24/2005 9:09:18 PM PST
by
Exit148
(Founder of the Loose Change Club. Every nickle and dime counts!!)
To: Kenny Bunk; Zacs Mom; PhilDragoo; Happy2BMe; potlatch; ntnychik; Smartass; Boazo; Alamo-Girl; ...
lucky to be part of such a nice family - ping
Blessings, KB!
87
posted on
12/24/2005 10:35:00 PM PST
by
bitt
('More bad news for the terrorists: This president is no Lyndon Johnson. He won't quit.')
To: Calpernia
88
posted on
12/25/2005 3:03:28 AM PST
by
Lindykim
(Courage is the first of all the virtues...if you haven*t courage, you may not have the opportunity)
To: Lindykim
Merry Christmas!
89
posted on
12/25/2005 6:04:13 AM PST
by
Calpernia
(Breederville.com)
To: bitt; MeekOneGOP; potlatch; ntnychik; PhilDragoo; SergeantsLady; dixiechick2000; ...
90
posted on
12/25/2005 7:22:46 AM PST
by
devolve
(<-- (--in a manner reminiscent of Senator Gasbag Kohn--)
To: devolve
click the pic!
"Light's Please"
Luke 2:8-14And 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 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 Saviour, 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.
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91
posted on
12/25/2005 7:35:17 AM PST
by
Calpernia
(Breederville.com)
To: Calpernia; potlatch; ntnychik; PhilDragoo; dixiechick2000; Victoria Delsoul; SergeantsLady; ...
92
posted on
12/25/2005 9:46:23 AM PST
by
devolve
(<-- (--in a manner reminiscent of Senator Gasbag Kohn--)
To: Calpernia
93
posted on
12/25/2005 12:06:42 PM PST
by
K. Smirnov
(Do not let the sands of time get into your lunch)
To: Calpernia
Swiat Bozego Narodzenia!
Buon Natale!
94
posted on
12/25/2005 12:09:15 PM PST
by
Clemenza
(Smartest words ever written by a Communist: "Show me the way to the next Whiskey Bar")
To: Baynative; Calpernia; doodles2
Wonderful post Calpernia and thanks for the ping,
Baynative (& Doodles2) :) Merry Christmas Day :)
95
posted on
12/25/2005 12:15:42 PM PST
by
Libertina
(FRee Republic - ANOTHER Happy New Year!)
To: Calpernia
Happy and Holy Christmas to you, m'Lady!
96
posted on
12/25/2005 12:55:43 PM PST
by
MHGinTN
(If you can read this, you've had life support from someone. Promote life support for others.)
To: Calpernia
Merry Christmas! May God send you blessings and joy.
To: Calpernia
Thanks Calpernia, hope you're having a wonderful and joyful Christmas.
98
posted on
12/25/2005 5:37:07 PM PST
by
kanawa
To: Calpernia
Thank you
Merry Christmas
99
posted on
12/25/2005 5:44:41 PM PST
by
Coleus
(Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, algae)
To: Calpernia
Thank you Calpernia! Merry Christmas to you and your's.
MB
100
posted on
12/25/2005 5:51:22 PM PST
by
MontanaBeth
(Never under estimate the enemy.)
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