The Meaning Of Christmas

Joseph traveled to Bethlehem

To be counted and pay the king.

And Mary bore a child with him,

Our God's repentance offering.

Three men brought gifts from far and wide,

Celebrating a savior's birth,

God's greatest gift to all mankind,

A present for the entire Earth.

The child grew to teach a lesson

That all men survive best with peace.

With peace all their sins are lessened

And all their pain will some day cease.

But most men decide to ignore,

They seek out gold, search for pleasure,

Despite the thorns that Jesus bore,

Despite his eternal treasure.

As you walk through your stores and malls,

Buying all of your Earthly gifts,

While ringing bells and decking halls,

All of you should remember this:

Christmas exists not on a shelf.

It's not a day, not a feeling.

Cannot be bought. It must be felt.

It is for peace and for healing.