To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas
A thought
The Son of God became a man to enable men to become the sons of God. – C.S.Lewis (Mere Christianity)
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” — Calvin Coolidge
A prayer
Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Music
O Come, all ye faithful arr. David Willcocks King’s College Cambridge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5rMQ6P12WY