The true meaning of Christmas

Amongst all the commercialism that is Christmas it is sometimes very easy to miss the true meaning of Christmas which is not about money and how much to spend and I feel the true meaning is best epitomised by Linus Van Pelt, as follows:

"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 so 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.'

"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

--Linus Van Pelt, A Charlie Brown Christmas, 1965.

Have a very wonderful Christmas Eve everyone and as well as thinking about loved ones, please spare a thought about those less fortunate than ourselves.