Merry Christmas President Trump and Melania

A real American Christmas, an American President and an American First Family who loves America. 2017

Jesus - the reason for the season

How to celebrate Christmas. Also, listen to BBN Radio for real Christmas music.

America and Norway - two Nations deeply rooted in Christianity

Bergen Norway


The beginning of both countries was founded on Christian principles. Although there are differences in how both countries are governed, the important thing to remember is that the things that are destroying America from within, once accomplished, will be used to destroy Norway from within.

The living Christmas tree

http://www.fbchsv.org/lct/

The First Baptist Church, Huntsville, Ala. Christmas program is a must see for all ages. It is titled, 'The Living Christmas Tree'. A full program video preview is available at the above site link. Video is near bottom of page. I was lucky enough to see it last weekend while visiting my Son and his family. Thank you Bonnie.

Short version
http://www.fbchsv.org/scripts/media/loadVideo.pl?title=LCT+2005%3A+Christmas+Flourish%2C+Bass&base=lct2005-ChristmasFlourish-Bass-ASCAP

Islamic goal, no Christ and no Christmas

Monday, December 14, 2009
Why "Merry Christmas" Matters to America
by Carol Platt Liebau - Townhall.com

The New York Times recently revealed that, before abandoning the idea, Barack and Michelle Obama had considered eliminating The White House’s traditional nativity scene as part of an effort to celebrate a “non-religious” Christmas. In light of that story, it wasn’t entirely surprising to learn that this year, for the first time, the President’s Christmas card contains neither any mention of Christmas itself nor a quote from the New Testament. Obviously, the Obamas aren’t fans of overt displays of Christian religiosity.

The White House has told Fox News Radio that the card represents nothing but an attempt to recognize that Americans are celebrating other holidays at this time of year – not just Christmas. No doubt that approach is imbued with politically-correct, multicultural sensitivity, but it also, perhaps, reflects a world view that’s out-of-step with most regular Americans – and even America’s heritage.

For starters, the use of the term “Christmas” doesn’t seem to be as offensive as the politically correct would have us believe. A recent Rasmussem Report found that fully 72% of Americans preferred “Merry Christmas,” compared to 22% who favored a more generic greeting, like “Happy Holidays.” And a December 2008 USA Today/Gallup poll found that 93% of Americans celebrate Christmas. How offended could Americans be by a reference to a holiday that they themselves are celebrating?

Even setting aside the overwhelming predominance of Christmas observance in this country, it’s not clear why the elimination of “Christmas” (or any Bible reference) on the Obamas’ card is deemed necessary. How many reasonable Christian people would be upset by the use of “Happy Hannukah” in Israel or “blessed Ramadan” in a majority Muslim country? Would a normal Christian be incensed – even in a majority-Christian country like America – by being wished a “Happy Hannukah” by a Jewish person (or president!) or a “blessed Ramadan” by an observant Muslim one? Let’s hope not. After all, those are benedictions, not curses.

Efforts to promote “season’s greetings” and “happy holidays,” both in The White House and the larger culture, seem to rest on the assumption that “Merry Christmas” will offend those of other faiths, or of none. But is it truly so intolerable to be confronted with the indicia of a religion that is not one’s own? In a country that was founded on the concept of religious tolerance by all and toward all, it’s not clear why this should be the case.

What’s more, why should a religious holiday like Christmas be deemed unique in its potential to offend? In contrast to their apparent reticence to highlight the Christianity inherent in Christmas, the Obamas apparently perceive no insensitivity in celebrating holidays – like St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo – that point up specific ethnic differences among Americans. Historically, our country has suffered far more internal turmoil based on race and ethnicity than on religion – and we have a far larger number of different ethnicities than religions. The difference in approach makes no sense.

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter whether a President uses the specific word “Christmas” on a card, as opposed to a Bible verse or some other religious element. What does matter is when the occupant of the highest office in the land attempts to transform the Christmas (or Hannukah or Ramadan) season into nothing more than a great big “happy holidays” opportunity. Intentionally or not, that approach serves to replace religiosity with some variety of civic secularism that swaps belief in God for a diffuse and undefined “holiday spirit.”

And for America, that’s a dangerous path. Religion not only provides meaning to life and illuminates life’s larger truths; it also helps a free people remain free by providing them with ways to govern themselves individually, without having to resort collectively to the heavy hand of government.

So permit me to say what the Obamas’ card does not: Merry Christmas.

alphonse jones
Location: AZ
Reply # 1
Date: Dec 14, 2009 - 5:08 PM EST lilly the senile marxist
you seem to think we care about your pathetic life.

Do us a favor and drop dead

Above is a comment about Carol's article. As you can see, it has a typical leftist response to things they disagree with. So much compassion, can't you feel the love.

Merry Christmas

No Santa's, trains, reindeer's, snow men, candy canes, toy soldiers or outrageous air inflated balloon monstrosities. Just celebrating the 'reason for the season'. My granddaughters loved the display. Merry Christmas to all.

The Journey

'The Journey' to Bethlehem comes alive at Savannah Christian Church
Dana Clark Felty Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 12:30 am

Baby Jesus, Elijah Sharp, 7 months, is in the arms of Mary, Jessica Hayes, on Wednesday as Joseph, J.D. Garletts, looks over her shoulder in a hut that is part of a scene in The Journey, an interactive walk-through production set on the day of Jesus' birth, at the Savannah Christian Church. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News
Karissa Kracht, 18, is a belly dancer Wednesday in the life-sized reproduction of Bethlehem that is a scene in The Journey, an interactive walk-through drama set on the day of Jesus' birth, at the Savannah Christian Church. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News
Skyler Reed, 14, sings "Sweet Little Jesus Child" with other angels on top of the hut where Mary and Joseph hold baby Jesus Wednesday during a scene in The Journey, an interactive walk-through production set on the day of Jesus' birth, at the Savannah Christian Church. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News
Skyler Reed, 14, left, sings "Sweet Little Jesus Child" with other angels on top of the huts where baby Jesus, Elijah Sharp, 7 months, is in the arms of Mary, Jessica Hayes, and Joseph, J.D. Garletts, during a scene in The Journey, an interactive walk-through production set on the day of Jesus' birth, at the Savannah Christian Church. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News
A life-sized reproduction of Bethlehem is one of the scenes in The Journey, an interactive walk-through drama set on the day of Jesus' birth, at the Savannah Christian Church. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News
Visitors are offered food and drink in the life-sized reproduction of Bethlehem that is one of the scenes in The Journey, an interactive walk-through production set on the day of Jesus' birth, at the Savannah Christian Church. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News
Visitors are offered food and drink in the life-sized reproduction of Bethlehem that is one of the scenes in The Journey, an interactive walk-through production set on the day of Jesus' birth, at the Savannah Christian Church. Hunter McRae/Savannah Morning News

Seven-year-old Ryan Lavrisa huddled close to his parents and three older siblings as they were corralled into a room, where each was handed citizenship papers and a shiny, new coin.
Next, they were ushered outside, where more than 20 sword-wielding men in Roman military uniforms rushed toward them and began barking orders.
"Move it!"
"Let's go!"
"Hurry up. You Jews are so slow!"
Lavrisa stopped and turned to his family.
"But we're not Jews," he said.
True, they're Catholic, replied his mother, Lois Lavrisa.
But playing along is all part of the fun in "The Journey," an interactive Christmas performance sponsored by Savannah Christian Church.
The two-week drama opened Wednesday and runs nightly from 6-8 p.m. through Sunday, then again Wednesday through Dec. 16.
This year marks the sixth re-enactment since 1999 of the biblical trek by Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born.
The Lavrisa family has attended nearly each year.
"It's pretty exciting," said Ryan's dad, Tom Lavrisa. "It's a refreshing reminder of the meaning of what Christmas is all about."
Located on the evangelical mega-church's 52-acre campus off U.S. 17 near Ga. 204, the set includes a pontoon boat ride, an encampment of Roman soldiers, the huts of Mary and Joseph and a life-sized village replica of Bethlehem.
At the beginning of "The Journey," each participant is assigned to a "tribe." Tribe members each receive a "Phoenician half-shekel" coin and citizenship papers telling them their names.
The group is ushered along the trail by belligerent Roman soldiers, some on horseback, who bark orders and ridicule them for their interest in the story about the birth of Jesus.
The production is staffed by more than 1,000 volunteers from the church who work as carpenters, set designers, costume makers, scene directors, ticket takers and parking escorts.
Within the Bethlehem scene, dozens of actors play the roles of innkeepers, blacksmiths, fishmongers, soldiers, beggars, dancers and water-fetchers.
The hour-long performance also features a petting zoo and live animals including horses, donkeys, chickens, geese and a camel.
Organizers say the scale and popularity of "The Journey" has grown each year. The production attracted more than 11,000 visitors in 2005, the last time Savannah Christian staged the production.
This year's event includes tours in Spanish on Thursday nights, featuring a Spanish-speaking Mary and Joseph.
Registration is $5 per person. However, the church doesn't profit from the event, said Senior Pastor Cam Huxford. "The Journey" is a public service and a call to Christian faith.
"We are involved in 'The Journey' for two reasons," Huxford said. "We want to share what we believe is the core message of the Christmas season, which is about God's love for everyone on this planet and how far He's willing to go to express that."
The other reason is to give families a wholesome form of entertainment.
"God's just blessed us with lots of resources and lots of talented people," said Huxford, who is serving as the congregation's fifth pastor since the congregation formed in 1964 with fewer than 150 members. "We feel like we've been blessed, and we want to be a blessing to others as well."
The church today counts more than 5,000 worshippers weekly. Sunday services take place at The Savannah Theatre and Hesse Elementary School as well as on the main campus along Al Henderson Boulevard.
Church leaders say they don't pressure anyone to pray with them or even to identify themselves.
With a production as compelling as "The Journey," the church doesn't need to, Huxford said.
"The Christmas message it presents is about God's love for all mankind," he said. "That message is going to come through loud and clear."
If you go
When: 6-8 p.m. today-Sunday and Wednesday-Dec. 16 Where: Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd.
Cost: $5 per person or up to $20 per family. Children ages 5 and younger are free. Groups of 10 or more get a 20 percent discount. Military personnel, firefighters and police officers with proper identification and their immediate family qualify for a $5 "Hero Pass" per family.
Information: Call "The Journey" hot line at 629-4765, or go online to http://www.savannahchristian.com/. Groups or individuals needing assistance should contact Yvonne Fowler at 629-4720 to make arrangements. Groups depart every 5 minutes. Visitors should dress for outdoor weather. Strollers are discouraged because the walking trail is not level.

This was truly amazing. I doubt anywhere in the country has a larger recreation of the city of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus birth.

Santa Claus connection to the Bible

Do you know secret Santa Claus connection to the Bible?

Famous name for jolly, old fat man among astonishing facts you've never been told
Posted: November 28, 200811:40 pm Eastern© 2008 WorldNetDaily

Whenever Christmastime gets near, American culture is inundated with countless images about the legendary Santa Claus."You better watch out," the song goes, because "Santa Claus is comin' to town."But is there a Santa Claus connection to the Bible? You might be surprised to find out there is. No, you won't find the words Santa Claus on any page of Scripture. And no, you won't find a single mention of St. Nicholas or St. Nick in the Bible. Yet, there is a connection, at least indirectly. A very popular name for Santa Claus, especially in the United States, is Kris Kringle. Even in the famous 1947 movie, "Miracle on 34th Street," the name of the character who claimed to be Santa Claus was Kris Kringle.
In 1947's "Miracle on 34th Street," young actress Natalie Wood meets "Kris Kringle," who says he's Santa Claus.
But do you know the origin of the name Kris Kringle? Kris Kringle actually derives from the German term "Christkindl," which means, believe it or not, "Christ child." It's astonishing that Jesus Christ, whom some people refer to as the Christ child, has morphed over the years into Kris Kringle, also known as Santa Claus.

My House

Outdoor decorations.

Merry Christmas

The perfect yard display, the reason to celebrate.

Dollywood at Christmas

Just got back from visiting Dollywood (first time) with my family. Dolly Parton knows how to celebrate Christmas. They really put Christ first in their Christmas show. Beautiful lights everywhere. Lots of fun, rides, entertainment and excellent food. A great vacation destination.