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HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL CR4 MEMBERS & FAMILIES

12/10/2008 9:15 PM

True Christmas Meaning

T housands of years ago,
R evealed by prophets of the past,
U nder the dark and starry night,
E mmanuel was born at last.

C overed in His swaddling clothes,
H onour was given to the newborn King,
R epresenting peace and goodwill to all men,
I t's because of Him that the angels did sing.
S ent by King Herod to find Him,
T hree wise men were led by a star,
M yrrh, gold and frankincense were given,
A s gifts from the men from afar.
S tanding in awe at the manger,

M agi worshipped and gave praise joyfully,
E ventually this child would grow older,
A nd give His life for you and for me.
N ow as we set apart a special day of the year,
I n remembrance for all who believe,
N ever forget why our Father did send Him,
G od's gift is the greatest we'll ever receive.

So, let us thank God for His many blessings and remember He gave us His only begotten Son, Jesus.

Wishing you a blessed CHRISTMAS and a truly Happy New Year.

Although there is the current trend of Political Correctness in wishing others "Happy Holidays" in case others may take offence, that sort of greeting is a meaningless gesture.

As the angel of long ago stated: "Peace to men of Goodwill".

Kind Regards....

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12/10/2008 10:34 PM

Thank you, Sparkstation, and a very Merry Christmas to you. I was reminded by an old friend just yesterday that I should count my blessings...and I am counting.

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12/11/2008 3:31 AM

Oh deary me...
Thanks for the sentiment Sparky..

But the true Christmas meaning is, it's a pagan festival to celebrate the return of the Sun.

The birth of Christ was not at this time of the year and the Christian Religion merely appropriated an existing festival...same a Easter...the clue being in the name for that one.

Anyhow..I think peace and goodwill is an admirable sentiment (BTW I've sent you a blue ball as a present (I found one under my desk)

Happy Winter Solstice everyone

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12/11/2008 3:51 AM

Hello Del the cat

I am well aware of the origins of the Northern Hemisphere Winter Solstice, which is celebrated there on December 21st.

Hey, I had lost a blue ball from the Blue Balls Factory animated graphic, thanks for finding it as I intend to replace it into the graphic, after I locate the space there where it came from, and introduce it with the correct timing also.

As a perspicacious person yourself, being very experienced in the Automatic Manufacturing Processes, you would understand the difficulty of introducing a moving article into the incorrect part of the factory, or the incorrect timing.

After all, we don't want the process to come to a screaming halt, with that blue ball jamming up the works, and having them spewing out of our monitors, do we.

Kind Regards....

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12/11/2008 3:59 AM

Whoops...sorry Sparky I forgot you were 'down under' . (I thought everyone lived in the USA)
I'll excuse you from 'wrapping up warm', and you may indeed go out without your hat!

Happy winter Summer Solstice

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