In the old tradition a Feast Day of Celebration. Not necessarily Jesus’s birthday, since that exact day was not recorded. But a celebration with a fancy theology word—incarnation. A special human was born who was filled with the spirit of God. God coming to earth.
Today is almost anti-climax celebration for us. The family gathered Saturday. We attended Christmas Eve 11 pm service last night. My wife is celebrating by making cinnamon rolls from scratch for breakfast. As an enneagram type 1, it warms her heart to cook special meals and treats.
This season brings out connections that may happen only occasionally. I reached out to a nephew in prison. He has no parents. My wife reached out to a former student who suffers from mental/emotional problems. She responded with a Merry Christmas text.
Those remind us that not everyone’s celebration is without a mixture of grief or sadness. To those we reach out sending the spirit of comfort.
Still, we send wishes of Love, Hope, Peace, and Joy to everyone everywhere. Pause, take a deep breath, and bring those into your spirit, at least for a bit, today.
Faith Venture 
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