Friday's thoughts

"What Color is a White Christmas?"

There are two parts to the meaning of Christmas and both are important. The first is the human part of Christmas. That involves all the stories and myths we create; all the extravagance we engage to try to make the season joyous. It involves the lights we put up and the Santa Claus and the parties and presents and shopping and opening presents. That part is an effort on our part to face the darkness with the light of joy and hope.

The second part of the meaning of Christmas is the God part. It's not about white/light it's about the Glow of God and the warmth that the deep meaning of the Christmas brings. It is subtle and quiet. It is slow and it is a glow. It brings us to the point where we realize we are part of something more important than words can say; more dramatic than the colors can convey.

There are two parts of Christmas;
1. The human part of Christmas -- the bright lights
2. The divine part of Christmas -- the warm glow

I hope you have experienced or will experience both.

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Charles