The President's Christmas Message

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

"Christmas is a time of wonder and joy, of generosity and peace, that brings family and friends together in celebration and song. We sing old hymns and familiar carols, we show love for others in the giving of gifts, and we observe the hallowed traditions that make the season special. This year in the midst of extraordinary times, our Nation has shown the world that though there is great evil, there is a greater good. Americans have given of themselves, sacrificing to help others and showing the spirit of love and sharing that is so much a part of the Christmas season.

According to the Gospel of Luke, two thousand years ago, the savior of mankind came into the world. Christians believe that Jesus' birth was the incarnation of God on earth, opening the door to new hope and eternal life. At Christmastime, Christians celebrate God's love revealed to the world through Christ. And the message of Jesus is one that all Americans can embrace this holiday season -- to love one another.

This Christmas we remember those who are without their loved ones. They continue to be in our hearts and prayers. May they experience peace, and may they find hope. And as we again celebrate Christ's birth, may the glorious light of God's goodness and love shine forth from our land.

Laura joins me in wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God's blessings of peace be upon us and upon the world."

GEORGE W. BUSH

Our President understands and believes in the real meaning of Christmas. Feel free to forward his meaningful Christmas greeting to all of your friends and loved ones

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information about the Presidential Prayer Team, or if you cannot view the above special greeting, please visit Presidential Prayer Team.org

[kayak]

Thank you for posting this, HLL!

Merry Christmas!

God bless President and Mrs. Bush and God bless America!

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Merry Christmas, to all my friends.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Merry Christmas!

[klee]

Its 6.30am Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to all. I hope this one is a blinder!

[oldcodger]

Thank you for the ping, kayak.

We are blessed to have a wonderful Christian family in the White House. God bless America!

[Billie]

This is a wonderful thread - the photos are fabulous! I posted a link on today's Canteen thread, along with that adorable picture of Spot!

[SassyMom]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Thanks. Isn't that sweet. Barney is in the picture also.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

[Billie]

It is adorable! I didn't even see Barney until after I had posted, though!

[2Jedismom]

Love it! Thanks for the ping!

I'm making fudge and pumpkin bread for the neighbors...Actually, the fudge is already made, I'm just sitting her cleaning out the pan! ;-)

I let Steve open his present Sat. with the new outfit...he loved it and wore it to church yesterday...a very special occassion. Our eldest Jedi made his public profession of faith (went to the front and spoke with the pastor about salvation.)

I'm very happy and proud. What a great year. OH! And the Lord of the Rings was outstanding!

[Billie]

Merry Christmas, SassyMom!

[mountaineer]

President Bush does know what Christmas is about, and is not ashamed to acknowledge God's saving grace in his own life. God bless George and Laura, their family, and all of us at this Christmas time.

[backhoe]

Season's Greetings, and Gee! What a relief from the former "occupants...."

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you HLL for posting this.

God Bless President Bush !

[Chuzzlewit]

Thanks HLL for the piks. God I love this man. I'm so proud to have voted for him. He just keeps getting better and better. Merry Christmas !

[SassyMom]

Merry Christmas Eve!!! The canteen is sooo festive! Everyone have a WONDERFUL day!

[mombonn]

It certainly seems that at the appropriate hour, the name of Christ was uttered rather forcefully in the White House.

I do hope this is noticed by the naysayers of the President's faith.

Merry Christmas, my dear FReepers.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Some men wear a white cowboy hat and look like dorks, others wear it because they are heroes.