Christmas Greeting!
Christmas brings back many fond, and not so fond memories of years past. I remember as a young girl, looking forward to the arrival of the Christmas catalogs; Montgomery Ward, Sears, J C Penny and Spiegel. I’d spend hours dreaming and wishing for a bright Christmas morning, but to my dismay, not much receiving. We were poor and there was little to be had on many Christmas mornings. Today, it’s a gentle reminder that Christmas is more about the giving, and how to graciously receive.
I think this poem sums up what’s really important at Christmas and throughout the year.
Christmas Giving
By Iris W. Bray
Christmas is for giving
And for showing that we care,
For honoring the Christ Child
With the loving gifts we share.
The wise men gave riches;
The shepherds, faith and love.
Each gift, in its own measure,
Was smiled on from above.
Let every gift be treasured;
Not always size or price
Determine the extent of love
And willing sacrifice.
Handsome gifts with festive trim
Bring smiles of sweet content,
But modest gifts of humble means
Are ofttimes heaven sent.
Whether it be large or small,
Each gift will share in part
The message of true Christmas joy
If given from the heart.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and blessed New Year!
Melody Crossett Jones
Caro Garden Club President
WREATH AND GREENERY PICK UP DECEMBER 6 FROM 10:00-6:00
NO DECEMBER BOARD MEETING
CARO GARDEN CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 11 FROM 12:00-3:00; BRING A DISH TO PASS AND GIFT FOR GIFT EXCHANGE
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