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Mini Sermon
Nov. 23rd, 2025 09:11 am Windy, rainy morning. I haven't been outside yet but I think the rain may be edging towards sleet. One has to make a special effort to be cheerful in weather like this.
And that's what Christmas is about. At least in essence. Under the crust of money-making and schmaltz it's about making a special effort to be cheerful. Sometimes it comes across as fake- but at least we're trying.
Glossy green holly leaves, bright red holly berries, candles, mince pies, carols, the magi in their stiff, bejewelled copes bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh......
And that's what Christmas is about. At least in essence. Under the crust of money-making and schmaltz it's about making a special effort to be cheerful. Sometimes it comes across as fake- but at least we're trying.
Glossy green holly leaves, bright red holly berries, candles, mince pies, carols, the magi in their stiff, bejewelled copes bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh......
