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The book is a heartwarming and thought-provoking exploration of the true meaning of Christmas. It begins with a dream-story of angels in the Country Beyond the Stars, who discuss the problems of the world and how to solve them, with the archangel Raphael believing that only love can truly change the world. The story of the Christmas angel is woven throughout the book, as the angel announces the birth of the Son of God as a man, bringing a new era of love and kindness. The book delves into the concepts of Christmas-giving and Christmas-living, emphasizing the importance of unselfish interest in the happiness of others, personal thought, friendly feelings, and an unselfish interest in the joy of others. It also explores the idea of keeping Christmas, which involves forgetting one's own rights and duties and focusing on giving to others, being kind and considerate, and spreading joy and cheer. The book includes several essays, sermons, and prayers that reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of love, kindness, and generosity. Ultimately, the book suggests that keeping Christmas is not just a one-day event, but a continuous practice of kindness, sympathy, and generosity throughout the year, and that it can never be kept alone, but only in connection with others.
The chapter tells the story of a group of angels in the Country Beyond the Stars, who are discussing the problems of the world and how to solve them. The archangel Michael suggests using power to overcome evil, while the archangel Uriel proposes using knowledge to enlighten people. However, the archangel Raphael believes that only love can truly change the world. A young angel, the Christmas angel, appears and announces that the Son of God is to be born as a man, and that this will bring about a new era of love and kindness. The angel then flies to Earth to bring the news to the shepherds, who are the first to hear of the birth of Jesus. The chapter also includes essays and prayers that reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of love, kindness, and generosity.
The chapter continues the story of the angels in the Country Beyond the Stars, where they discuss the problems of the world and how to solve them. The archangels Michael, Uriel, and Raphael propose different solutions, with Michael suggesting the use of power, Uriel advocating for knowledge, and Raphael believing that only love can truly change the world. A young angel, the Christmas angel, appears and announces that the Son of God is to be born as a man, which will bring about a new era of love and kindness. The angel then flies to Earth to bring the news to the shepherds, who are the first to hear of the birth of Jesus. The chapter also explores the idea of Christmas-giving and Christmas-living, emphasizing the importance of unselfish interest in the happiness of others and the need to make gifts that carry love and thought. Additionally, it includes a short Christmas sermon on keeping Christmas, which involves forgetting one's own rights and duties and focusing on giving to others, and two Christmas prayers, one for the home and one for lonely folks, which express gratitude, desire for forgiveness, and a sense of connection to others.
This chapter explores the true meaning of Christmas, delving into the ideas of Christmas-giving and Christmas-living. It highlights that the custom of exchanging presents is ancient and can be found in many cultures, but when tied to the Christmas season, it takes on a new significance, symbolizing unselfish interest in the happiness of others, as exemplified by the life of Jesus. The chapter emphasizes that true Christmas-giving should involve personal thought, friendly feelings, and an unselfish interest in the joy of others, making the gift precious because it carries a piece of oneself. It also touches on the idea that Christmas should not be confined to a single day but should be a continuous practice of kindness, sympathy, and generosity throughout the year. Additionally, the chapter includes a short Christmas sermon on keeping Christmas, which involves forgetting one's rights and focusing on duties towards others, and two Christmas prayers, one for the home and one for lonely folks, expressing gratitude, desire for forgiveness, and a sense of connection to others.
This chapter explores the true meaning of Christmas, focusing on the concepts of Christmas-giving and Christmas-living. It delves into the idea that the custom of exchanging presents should be a symbol of unselfish interest in the happiness of others, as exemplified by the life of Jesus. The chapter emphasizes that true Christmas-giving should involve personal thought, friendly feelings, and an unselfish interest in the joy of others, making the gift precious because it carries a piece of oneself. It also touches on the idea that Christmas should not be confined to a single day but should be a continuous practice of kindness, sympathy, and generosity throughout the year. Additionally, the chapter includes a short Christmas sermon on keeping Christmas, which involves forgetting one's own rights and duties and focusing on giving to others, as well as two Christmas prayers, one for the home and one for lonely folks, expressing gratitude, desire for forgiveness, and a sense of connection to others.
The chapter begins with a description of the Country Beyond the Stars, where angels are discussing the problems of the world and how to solve them. The archangels Michael, Uriel, and Raphael propose different solutions, with Michael suggesting the use of power, Uriel advocating for knowledge, and Raphael believing that only love can truly change the world. A young angel, the Christmas angel, appears and announces that the Son of God is to be born as a man, which will bring about a new era of love and kindness. The angel then flies to Earth to bring the news to the shepherds, who are the first to hear of the birth of Jesus. The chapter also explores the idea of Christmas-giving and Christmas-living, emphasizing the importance of unselfish interest in the happiness of others and the need to make gifts that carry love and thought. Additionally, it includes a short Christmas sermon on keeping Christmas, which involves forgetting one's own rights and duties and focusing on giving to others, and two Christmas prayers, one for the home and one for lonely folks, which express gratitude, desire for forgiveness, and a sense of connection to others.
The chapter continues to explore the true meaning of Christmas, focusing on the concepts of Christmas-giving and Christmas-living. It emphasizes that true Christmas-giving should involve personal thought, friendly feelings, and an unselfish interest in the joy of others, making the gift precious because it carries a piece of oneself. The chapter also includes a short Christmas sermon on keeping Christmas, which involves forgetting one's own rights and duties and focusing on giving to others. Additionally, it includes two Christmas prayers, one for the home and one for lonely folks, expressing gratitude, desire for forgiveness, and a sense of connection to others. The story of the Christmas angel is also recounted, where the angel announces the birth of the Son of God as a man, bringing a new era of love and kindness, and the angel's message of glad tidings to the shepherds.
This chapter, titled "A Short Christmas Sermon", explores the true meaning of keeping Christmas. It emphasizes that keeping Christmas is not just about observing the day, but about living a life of love, kindness, and generosity throughout the year. The sermon encourages readers to forget their own rights and remember their duties to others, to stoop down and consider the needs of little children and the elderly, and to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world. It also includes two Christmas prayers, one for the home and one for lonely folks, which express gratitude, desire for forgiveness, and a sense of connection to others. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of keeping Christmas not just for a day, but always, and that it can never be kept alone.
The chapter explores the concept of keeping Christmas, which goes beyond just observing the day. It involves forgetting one's own rights and remembering one's duties to others, being kind and considerate, and spreading joy and cheer. The author emphasizes that keeping Christmas is not just a one-day event, but a continuous practice of kindness, sympathy, and generosity throughout the year. The chapter also includes a short Christmas sermon and two Christmas prayers, one for the home and one for lonely folks, which express gratitude, desire for forgiveness, and a sense of connection to others. Ultimately, the author suggests that keeping Christmas is about living a life of love, kindness, and generosity, and that it can never be kept alone, but only in connection with others.
This chapter presents two Christmas prayers, one for the home and one for lonely folks. The prayer for the home is a blessing for the family, asking for a true Christmas, filled with love, purity, and mutual trust. It remembers the birth of Jesus and the values he teaches, such as good-will and peace. The prayer for lonely folks is a personal and heartfelt plea for comfort, courage, and cheer in solitude. It asks for forgiveness, faithfulness, and the opportunity to do good work and show kindness to others. Both prayers express gratitude, desire for forgiveness, and a sense of connection to others, emphasizing the importance of love, kindness, and generosity during the Christmas season.
This chapter presents a Christmas prayer for the home, which is a heartfelt and sincere expression of gratitude, love, and devotion. The prayer asks for a true Christmas, one that is filled with love, purity, and mutual trust, and for the blessing of Jesus to be upon the family. It also remembers the birth of Jesus and the values he teaches, such as good-will and peace. The prayer is a beautiful expression of the spirit of Christmas and the importance of keeping the holiday in a meaningful and heartfelt way.
The chapter presents a Christmas prayer for lonely folks, a heartfelt and sincere expression of gratitude, love, and devotion. The prayer asks for forgiveness, comfort, and cheer in solitude, and for the opportunity to do good work and show kindness to others. It remembers the birth of Jesus and the values he teaches, such as good-will and peace, and expresses a sense of connection to others who are also praying and keeping Christmas. The prayer is a beautiful expression of the spirit of Christmas and the importance of keeping the holiday in a meaningful and heartfelt way, even for those who are alone or far from loved ones.