Deck the Halls

Deck the halls with boughs of holly fa la la la la, la la la la... Tis the season to be jolly!

I love Christmas! It holds so many good memories for me, thanks to my mom. She always made Christmas so special for my brother and I. Even though I didn't have a dad growing up, I never felt the difference because my mom made up for both parents, she was and still is my mom and dad all in one! I love you mummy and thank you for always being there for me.

Yesterday up came my Christmas tree. I love snow, and since it doesn't snow here, I got a tree with snow already on it, the kind that never melts!

But Christmas is not about trees, snow, gifts, etc... Christmas is all about Christ, the day our Saviour was born, in a little manger, on a silent night. Kings travelled from so far, guided by a star, to see this little Wonder. I wish I was there.

I have a little message I want to share with everyone this Christmas, it's called The Blessing Tree

"I read about a young couple whose business had failed, and they had little money to spend at Christmas. They were going to have to move out of their house after the new year. But they didn't want their holiday season to be spoiled because of it. So they decided to throw a party. When the guests arrived, they saw a cedar tree decorated with one string of lights and small rolled-up pieces of paper tied to the limbs with ribbon.

"Welcome to our 'blessing tree'!" they said beaming. "In spite of hard times, God has blessed us in so many ways that we decided to dedicate our tree to Him. Each piece of paper describes a blessing He has given us this year."

This couple has faced more trials since then, but have chosen to stay focused on the Lord. They often remark that the Christmas with the "blessing tree" was one of their most beautiful, because they could testify to all the wonderful things God had done for them.

Whatever your difficulties, have faith. They needn't spoil your Christmas, fr nothing can spoil Christ! Stay focused on Jesus and seek ways to share His blessings with others - perhaps through your own "blessing tree"".

Here's wishing everyone a very Merry & Blessed Christmas!