Jesus, also known as Christ (Anointed One) was as a 'special baby' and his birth has been celebrated since 400AD.
*~AN ANGEL TELLS ABOUT JESUS~*
Jesus's was an extraordinary birth as Mary was unmarried and still a virgin. An angel hand told her that she would bear a 'special baby' soon, but at the time, her future husband, Joseph, would not believe. But eventually, Joseph had a dream of an angel telling him that Mary would be delivering a 'special baby'. Despite the curses and taunts, the two decided to get their names registered under the Roman Government at Bethlehem.
*~JESUS IS BORN~*
It was easy for them to start their lives at Bethlehem. It was a struggle as they had no room for them to stay. They eventually settled at a stable, used for traveler's donkey and horses. But then a miracle took place. Jesus was born that nigh and he was placed in an animal feeding box filled with dry grass. Being far away from families and without much help, its was a frightening experience for this young couple. This was where Jesus started his life on earth!
*~THE SHEPHERDS VISIT JESUS~*
During the days, sheep farmers were ill-treated. However, they were the first ones to get the news about Jesus's birth. An angel appeared a forth them enlightened them, that they would no longer have to face hardship, as the most awaited King has arrived on Earth. The Angel further shared the detailes about Christ, who would take way all pains and suffering. The Angel directed them to Christ, dressed in baby clothes lying on a bed of dry grass.
The shepherds decided to check if it was all true! They found Mary and Joseph and the baby. The shepherds rejoiced the moment, thanking and praising the Almightly God for blessing upon them.
*~THE STORY OF THE WISE MEN~*
Wise man came to look for Jesus after he was born bringing along gift as follows
Gold: a gift fit for a King
Frankincense: burnt in worship of God
Myrrh: a sign of mortal human-ness - it was used to bury the dead
*~JESUS' FAMILY ESCAPES TO EGYPT~*
~~K.i.n.g. H.e.r.o.d. v.i.s.i.t.s. J.e.s.u.s.~~
Soon trouble was on the way for Jesus! Herod the evil king saw Jesus as a threat and send soldiers to kill Him. But Joseph got a dream, in which God requsted him to take Mary and the baby and escape to Egypt. They lived there till King Herod died and then went back to live in Nazareth.
To Christians, Christmas and Easter are the two most important days of the year. One commemorates the birth of Christ; the other remembers His death and resurrection!
~Written by India-forums.com Members~
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C H R I S T M A S
Every time a hand reaches out
To help another... that is Christmas.
Every time someone puts anger aside
And strives for understanding
That is Christmas.
Every time people forget their differences
And realize their love for each other
That is Christmas.
May this Christmas bring us
Closer to the spirit of human understanding
Closer to the blessing of peace!
[Author Unknown]
As the Poem beautifully describes if each of us
lend our hands to one another, there would be no hardship!
If each of us stood by one another leaving aside our ego and
hunger for power, we would be at the Epitome of Success Today!
Greed and Egocentrism do not take us any far as selfless and
humanitarianism! It is not too late, for every one of us can
make a big difference in some way to make another rejoice
in happiness! If we can do it this holiday sesaon, we
sure can do it the entire year along!
Strive for love and affection!
Yearn for Peace!
Hope for the best!
All in all:
B E L I E V E
in yourself! You can not only make a difference in your
life but also someone else's!
M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S
|| T A B L E | O F | C O N T E N T ||
1st Post - Christmas
2nd Post - New Year
3rd Post - Activity 1 - IFians Scrapbook
4th Post - Activity 2 - Memory of the Past year
5th Post - Activity 3 - Nominate for IF's Humanitarian of the Year
6th Post - Santa's Gift to Individual IF's Serial Sections
Edited by MP_Radha - 12 years ago
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