A Story "Toys Escape"
Late Christmas Eve, when all was still, And the room was dark as night, The Christmas tree lit magically; It was a fantastic sight! Then from around the tree trunk now, A strange and funny sound, As gifts began to unwrap themselves, And toys jumped out all around.The music box began to play, And in a crazy trance, The candy canes jumped off the tree To do a silly dance.The big stuffed bear leaped to his feet, To see what he could see; He rode a shiny, bright red bike Around the Christmas tree. The new toy kitchen started to cook, And before you could blink an eye, The oven door opened, and from inside Came a tiny pizza pie. A squirt gun squirted everything; It knew what it was for; By the time that it was emptied out, A big puddle lay on the floor.A beautiful doll with golden hair Was searching for a friend; A toy soldier marched up and took her hand; They were a perfect blend. In the bedroom were a boy and girl, Asleep in Christmas dreams; The soldier saluted; the doll gave a kiss; At least that's the way it seemed. Now everything began to tire; The toys went back in place; But when mother woke in the morning, You should have seen her face. The tree was fine; the gifts were there, Yet mother gave a roar; She looked at her wet shoes and yelled, "What's this puddle on my floor?"
Christmas Thoughts
Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself.
Each Christmas I remember The ones of long ago; I see our mantelpiece adorned With stockings in a row. Each Christmas finds me dreaming Of days that used to be, When we hid presents here and there, For all the family. Each Christmas I remember The fragrance in the air, Of roasting turkey and mince pies And cookies everywhere. Each Christmas finds me longing For Christmases now past, And I am back in childhood As long as memories last.
Somewhere across the winter world tonight You will be hearing chimes that fill the air; Christmas extends its all-enfolding light Across the distance...something we can share. You will be singing, just the same as I, These familiar songs we know so well, And you will see these same stars in your sky And wish upon that brightest one that fell. I shall remember you and trim my tree, One shining star upon the topmost bough; I will hang wreaths of faith that all may see -- Tonight I glimpse beyond the hear and now. And all the time that we must be apart I keep a candle in my heart.
The Candy Cane
A significant symbol of Christmas
Is the Simple Candy Cane.
It's shape is the crook of the Shepherd One of the first who came. The lively peppermint flavor is The regal gift of spice.
The White is Jesus' purity. The Red is sacrifice. The narrow stripes are friendship. And the nearness of his love. Eternal, Sweet Compassion A gift from God above. The Candy Cane reminds us all of how much God cared. And like His Christmas gift to us It's meant to be broken and shared.
