‘Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas time.’ ~Laura Ingalls Wilder ‘I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.’ ~Charles Dickens ‘He…

It may never replace Hallmark, but here are some specialty card ideas for the Christmas holidays . . . For Sheep: “A merry Christmas to ewe” “Season’s Bleatings” For Cats: “I wish you a furry merry Christmas and a Happy mew year” For Gorillas: “Jungle Bells, Jungle Bells” For Sheep…

‘Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck… How to live in a world that’s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to “Elves”, “Vertically Challenged” they were calling themselves. And labor conditions at the north pole Were alleged by the union to stifle the soul. Four reindeer…

Just before Christmas, God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So He called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. When…

Christmas Eve. A burglar broke into the home of a prominent local lawyer. He took the lawyer’s Christmas gifts from under the tree, leaving the packages for the wife and children untouched.. As he was leaving the house, he was apprehended by an alert policeman. He confessed to what he…

Here are ten useful phrases for responding to Christmas presents you would rather not have received: 1. Of all the gifts I’ve ever received . . . 2. My word! What a gift. 3. Wow! This won’t last long at my house. 4. If I hadn’t put on so much…

Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience. I had cut back on nonessential obligations – extensive card writing, endless baking, decorating, and even overspending. Yet still, I found myself exhausted, unable to appreciate the precious family moments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas.…

Questions and Answers for every age . . . What did Adam say on December 24th? It’s Christmas, Eve. What is the beautician’s favorite Christmas carol? “Oh comb all ye faithful” . What do you get if Santa comes down the chimney while there’s a fire blazing? Crisp Cringle What…

[Mike forwarded this new Christmas classic carol. And yes, he’s Norwegian] If Jesus had been a Norwegian, Things would be so different today. Instead of Matthew, Mark and Luke and John, We’d have Sven and Lars and Ole. Walking on the water Would be no special trick, ‘Cause all over…

A 4-year-old boy was asked to give the meal blessing before Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his…

Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his voice. “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE… I PRAY FOR A NEW…

Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker were having one of their little father-and-son chats with light-sabers drawn and sparks flying. Vader pinned Luke against a bulkhead and glared into his face, “I know what you’re getting for Christmas, Luke,” he said. “Oh, yes, I know!” Luke fought himself free and jumped…

“For God has shined in our hearts, to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not of us.” II Corinthians 4:6-7 Some years ago,…