Have you had your JOY JUICE today? It’s the “drink of choice” that puts you in
the cheerful holiday mood.
Sending
Christmas cards and letters is one tradition that I hope never disappears. It’s
tempting in this age of technology to forego that tradition….. and send
greetings via social media. But there’s
something special about holding an actual Christmas card in your hands and
reading the personal message inside. It brings Christmas joy to my heart! What
about yours?
The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London
in 1843. The first Christmas card’s inscription read: "Merry Christmas and
a happy New Year to you." "Merry" was then a spiritual word
meaning "blessed". “Have a
blessed Christmas” is what the writer was saying.
Think of the cards you’ve received
in the past. The ones we hold especially
dear are usually those with a personal note.
We know that the person has taken time out of their busy day to jot a
“blessing” of sorts. They were thinking of us and gave a gift of time and
sentiment.
God has “gifted” us with a
collection of “Christmas cards and letters” that we can read and re-read all
year long. They are found in the Holy
Bible. Luke 1:14 says: “And
you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.”
Have a “Blessed” Christmas season by sharing the “Good
News” of great joy!
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