Tag: Christmas Series ’16
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“What Does It Mean?” Week 4: Merry
Merry full of cheerfulness; joyous in disposition or spirit. 2. laughing happily; festively joyous; hilarious. (dictionary.com) Queen Elizabeth II was said to prefer “Happy Christmas” at a time when “merry,” meant “intoxicated.” -Wikipedia The Queen was onto something, but I wouldn’t have separated it. Let Christmas be associated with the feeling of intoxication, because that’s an…
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“What Does It Mean?” Week 3: Joy.
Joy A source or cause of delight –Merriam-Webster Joy differs from happiness in that it is an emotion. -Wikipedia Is there greater delight than the wonder of Santa, or the glee witnessed as a child unwraps the present they wished for? Can there be a sweeter tear than the touch of a Christmas memory? Yes. Set a part from…
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“What Does It Mean?” Week Two: Emmanuel
Emmanuel 1. Jesus Christ, especially as the Messiah (Matt. 1:23). 2. Immanuel. (dictionary.com) “They will name him Immanuel (Hebrew for “God is with us”).” Matthew 1:23 (MSG) Jesus appeased the ardent anticipation of our hearts. The questions have been answered. The gaps have been filled. Hope is available for the world to receive. “Emmanuel” explains how God came for us, is…
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“What Does It Mean” Week One: Noel.
Noel 1. A Christmas carol. 2. (capitalized) Christmas. (Merriam-Webster) Another name for Christmas. French Noël (“Christmas season”), may come from the Old French nael. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin natalis, meaning “birth.” Wikipedia Noel is a word meant to remind us of our place …our heritage …our hope. Replace antagonism with the familiar embrace of faith.…
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