The Meaning of Christmas

'Tis a week before Christmas, just look all around,

There is hustle and bustle- so much to be done!

With shopping, and presents, and all Santa's reindeer,
Children, on "winter break," full of "holiday" cheer.

You hear music and laugher but where are the carols?
The songs tell of chestnuts, of snow, and marshmallows.

What happened to Jesus? -He cannot be found.
The meaning's been lost about God's own Perfect Son.

C is for the Christ-child born to bring us peace and light.

H is is for the Herald told by angels on that night.

R is for the Royalty He laid aside for man.

I is for the Incense that was brought by starlit wisemen.
S is for the Sin that would require such a ransom!

(such wretches as we are, we sin so much -and then some)

T is for Temptation; like us, and yet without our sin.

M is for the Men He sought to seek and save and win.

A is for Almighty God who sent His Son in love.

S is for Salvation bought by Jesus Christ's own blood.

This Christmas as you contemplate how much our Lord has done,
Remember now, the meaning's all about the Holy One.

So, as you hustle on with so much this next season,
Keep the Saviour in mind, for He's the real reason.

As you prepare festivities, in all that you do,
Be sure to put Christ first- He came in love for YOU!