Posted on 12/24/2022 11:46:28 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
A Christmas Message December 24, 1981
Nancy and I are very happy to send our warmest greetings and best wishes to all those who are celebrating Christmas. We join with Americans everywhere in recognizing the sense of renewed hope and comfort this joyous season brings to our nation and the world.
The Nativity story of nearly twenty centuries ago is known by all faiths as a hymn to the brotherhood of man. For Christians, it is the fulfillment of age-old prophecies and the reaffirmation of God's great love for all of us. Through a generous Heavenly Father's gift of His Son, hope and compassion entered a world weary with fear and despair and changed it for all time.
On Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Christ with prayer, feasting, and great merriment. But, most of all, we experience it in our hearts. For, more than just a day, Christmas is a state of mind. It is found throughout the year whenever faith overcomes doubt, hope conquers despair, and love triumphs over hate. It is present when men of any creed bring love and understanding to the hearts of their fellow man.
The feeling is seen in the wondrous faces of children and in the hopeful eyes of the aged. It overflows the hearts of cheerful givers and the souls of the caring. And it is reflected in the brilliant colors, joyful sounds, and beauty of the winter season.
Let us resolve to honor this spirit of Christmas and strive to keep it throughout the year.
Nancy and I ask you to join us in a prayer that prudence, wisdom, and understanding might descend on the people of all nations' so that during the year ahead we may realize an ancient and wondrous dream: "peace on earth, goodwill toward men."
Sure do miss him.
Back when America was America and it was full of Americans. Before we decided to become the septic tank to every craphole country on the planet.
This was also when Reagan spoke out against Poland’s Marshall Law.
Back when we had a government and a Pope who fought against Communism.
Lots of people think Trump was our greatest president. I disagree.
Ronald Reagan was the finest president ever.
This is not even close to being the same country it was during Reagan’s time.
Top 3 Greatest President ever.
Unfortunately his successor basically undid all the good of those eight years.
Back when our leaders were not ashamed to talk about God.
We’ve fallen a long way down since then. Soon we may find ourselves arrested and taken away for talking too much about God.
The Reagan years were the happiest of my life. It was like living in utopia. Liberals were crushed.
Thank you!
In the days that Reagan Ruled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8dBNiHKje8
Which nation was this from? How was it to live in that nation?
Definitely the best in my lifetime.
God Bless America and Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Thank you. You made a better world for millions, including those who don’t even know it.
Merry Christmas all.
Yes. Long ago…….but clearly the memory still lives on ( at least for me).
Thank you God for that man as our leader. It as a wonderful time.
Renaldus Maximus! How I miss him!
Before we decided to become the septic tank to every craphole country on the planet.
That’s probably the best analogy I’ve ever read.
Same. We were young and free and had a Prez who had our backs. Most people seemed to be pretty happy in those days.
At least we got to live them. I feel sorry for the ‘lennials and Gen zzzzz. They never knew the true, good American life.
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