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The True Meaning of Christmas (recited by Linus)

Linus’ speech about the true meaning of Christmas is the highlight of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Retrieved from The Bible, King James Version, Book 42 Luke, Chapter 2, verses 8 to 14.

Retrieved from A Charlie Brown Christmas:

“I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn’t have picked this
little tree,” said Charlie Brown. “Everything I do turns into
a disaster. I guess I don’t really know what Christmas is
all about. Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas
is all about?”

“Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about,”
said Linus. [Linus walks to center stage.]

“Lights, please.”

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding
in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.

–Book 42, Luke (002:08-14)
The Bible, King James Version

[Linus picks up his blanket and shuffles off-stage.]

Evening Peeps!

Club Sheba Holiday Edition

@sheba2011

Glad all went well today. All the big stuff out of the way so now you can enjoy the holidays. Covid increases pretty bad here and I think the governor will be announcing tomorrow closings and/or restrictions again on restaurants, bars, salons, gyms, etc. It could be a lot longer this time if people travel for Christmas.😥

Chilly here also but no sun. Just a gray December day. Jake and I sending hugs back to Oz.

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

There is nobody else like you in the world and this is worth celebrating, rather than searching for faults.

You are unique. There is no one else like you in the entire universe. In honor of your unique self, it is good to acknowledge and embrace the special qualities that make you the person that you are. One way to do this is to not compare yourself with other people.

It is human nature to want to see how we measure up in comparison to others — especially if we think that they are better than us or have more of something that we want. Yet the truth is that it is not a good use of time to compare ourselves with others because there is no one like us and this makes us incomparable. It is sometimes almost easier to look outside of ourselves and feel like we are deficient in comparison to other people rather than taking responsibility for our own progress in relation to the fulfillment of our life purpose. It actually takes more courage to be self-referential and look at ourselves to see whether we are measuring up to our standards or meeting our full potential. Each of us has very special gifts, and we are here for very specific reasons. We each have a life purpose to fulfill and with this come the lessons that we must learn and the circumstances that we must go through in order to evolve as spiritual beings. To compare our lives to other people’s lives when we have no idea of what they are here to learn or fulfill doesn’t benefit anyone — especially you.

Instead, if we can accept ourselves, appreciate the special talents and qualities that we alone possess, and realize that each of us is going through certain kinds of experiences for a reason, we are less likely focus so much on what other people have or are doing. Realizing and valuing our uniqueness enables us to bring out the best in ourselves so we can get on with living rather than preoccupying ourselves with meaningless comparisons. Try to not compare yourself to others, and you will see how much you have and how special you are. AMEN!

@kittengirl,

Thinking and praying for you and your family during this time. Sending Kitty Hugs. 🌹

Cherie,

Happy Safe Holidays to you and the children in S. California. 😘

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the burgh. 😘💕😎I am home from my physical with my physician.
Yep! Poppy met me at the door. Chilly but sunny day here in OZ. 😎

Give Jake an OZ hug. 😘Poppy of course is wagging his tail. 🤣I am enjoy a nice cup
of Java. 😘

@71flowerchild,

Happy Holidays in Texas. 😘😎Sending OZ hugs to Jewell and Little D.
Please be safe and enjoy the holiday you are missed. 💕

@taci,

Good Morning in California. My niece checked in and she is doing fine. 💕
Cool Hand Luke is doing great that was a dire warning sign. All issues have been
addressed and I know we are blessed. 😘💕 It was still scary and nerve wrecking.

Wishing you a safe day in California Governor Newsom is shutting things down and I
pray it works.

My doctor appointment today went very well I knew this one would and that was a
yearly physical. 🤣Let’s say I have very healthy, Liver, Heart and Kidneys. 😘

I will do my daily walk with Poppy we are cold in OZ but we have Sun. 💕 I will take it.

Taci I was going to say also check your eggs if you have any they expire too and don’t
forget the bread. 😎I hate to say it but check all your meds as well.

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon to you and hubby. Happy Hanukkah it will not be long now.

Good luck with the new computer and I hope you have some fun with it. 😘

@@ddshoppy,

Happy Holidays in S. California. Oh, I know you will be warm just be safe. 🌹

@loaf,