I suppose we all typically gear up for Christmas around Black Friday: shopping, decorating... and quite frankly I like all (ok many, some, a few) of these preparations.
Additionally, here is a song* I've always liked that captures the heart of Noël (latin for "day of birth" = birthday).
"I wonder if this Christmas, they'll begin to understand
The Jesus that they celebrate is much more than a man
But the way the world is I don't see how people can deny
The only way to save us was for Jesus Christ to die.
And I know, that if St. Nicholas was here he would agree
That Jesus gave the greatest gift of all to you and me
They led him to the slaughter on a hill called Calvary
And mankind was forgiven when they nailed him to the tree.
But most of all the children, they're the ones I hope will learn
That Jesus is our Savior and he's going to return
And Christmas isn't just a day, and all days aren't the same
Perhaps they'll think about the word and see it spells his name
And mankind was forgiven, mankind was forgiven
We were all forgiven when they nailed him to the tree
So merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas
I wonder if this Christmas, they'll begin to understand."
Joyeux Noël to one and all
Dr. Klaw
* Christmas Song for All Year 'Round
Words and Music by Randy Stonehill
Copyright 1976 King of Hearts Publishing
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