"What does Christmas Mean to You"

Christmas Carols, bells and holly

 Children in snow, laughter so jolly

And Oh!  the beautiful Christmas lights

A walk by the river on 'Festival' nights

Seeing couples and families, hand in hand

The freedom to do this, in our land.

But also - it can mean 'feeling sad'

For those bereaved, with memories they've had.

For changes in some lives and those alone

Some who wait for my visit or a call on the 'phone'

Especially, what Christmas means to me

Is not the presents under the tree-

But the saving grace in the Baby - born long ago

He was sent for us - Oh! - if everyone could know

All he wants to hear is our thanks and our praise!

This free gift, God's Son will be with us always.

God Bless You!

Ruth McKnight

December 10, 2001

We were to write on our placemat at Golden Agers Dinner----

What Does Christmas Mean To You