Portland Maine
2020
Christ·mas /ˈkrisməs/ . noun
- the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ’s birth, held on December 25 in the Western Church.
- Christmas is the annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, observed in the Western Church on December 25th.
- Noel – “joyeux Noël”! – French.
“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.”
Luke 2:10
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Christmas – December 24, 2017
Christmas I: The Holy Name – January 1, 2017
Christmas II: “Holy Beginnings” Doors to God’s Light – January 3, 2016
“Light of life, you came in flesh, born into human pain and joy, and gave us power to be your children: Grant us faith, O Christ, to see your presence among us, so that all creation may sing new songs of gladness and all in the way of peace.” Amen
Daily Prayer for All Seasons: Christmas