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Gina:
There's Dre91!!  It's so nice to see you!  (I used to be on as GinaMilan.)  I hope all is well with you.

Deborah-Leigh:



W-Wa-WOW...that's a Time warp~ :D

Wasn't ready to meet you then ...things... sure look different now~ ;D LOL

onelovedread:
I celebrate Christmas as a family event and we do exchange gifts. No BMW's or Lexus's but maybe a pair of leather gloves or a wristwatch, things like that. And we do kind of eat a big meal. Many in my family are sort of "traditional" Christians, and do not agree with Ray's teachings. I don't try to convince them but leave it all to God and ask Him to show me how to be an effective ambassador for Christ. I love Christmas Carols and I enjoy driving around in the nights to look at the lighting displays.

Dave in Tenn:
One thing I noticed the last time I was in church for a christmas reason--it was probably the only time of the year where the gospel was preached concerning the salvation of all, even if it was in song.  These days, I just pray it 'sticks'. 

As a family holiday, at times it goes too far around here, but it is what it is, and I am what I am...it's been like that for 40 years (well  before I believed in Christ the Savior of the world) and I have no power or authority to change it in my personal family dynamic.  I think my views will evolve as I learn what it means for ME to be in--but not of--the world.

octoberose:
Yes, and I hope you all have a lovely Christmas evening. I like Christmas. I like decorating my house and spending time deciding on gifts for loved ones-I don't buy anything out of obligation. I love a great deal of the music. I have found sweetness and hope in Christmas Eve services. It can be a reason to meet your neighbors or reconnect with friends. It is what we make of it. Do I believe for a second Jesus was born on the 25th of December? Of course not. But the world is hearing and looking, so I'm all for that. I've been able to give gas and food money to people with family in the hospital because this is one time of year when the need becomes better known, or maybe it's when they are more likely to accept a gift. Yes, I like it and celebrate it. Ive heard the controversies, read the reasons to nix not just Christmas but birthdays and anniversies. But weather we celebrate on a day, or do not celebrate, let's do both to the Lord.

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