He is the Reason for the Season
Contest entry18 total reviews
Comment from Jordan Rose
Very nice. Thanks for sharing. It is quite interesting to see how many people refuse to recognize that Christ is the reason for Christmas! I'm always amazed that this happens. Good luck with the contest. Jordan
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Very nice. Thanks for sharing. It is quite interesting to see how many people refuse to recognize that Christ is the reason for Christmas! I'm always amazed that this happens. Good luck with the contest. Jordan
Comment Written 10-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you Jordan for the great review. Hugs, Teri
Comment from LauraKatherine
You've summed up your feelings about Christmas very well. I can "feel" your passion for Jesus and how special Christmas is to you because of this. I could also feel your joy. :)
Some suggestions/spag that I noted:
Christmas tree, even though I was brought up to believe in Santa Claus; later found it was about Jesus. (A little awkward with the punctuation as it is. Try: To me, the spirit of Christmas is so much more than gifts under a Christmas tree. Even though I was brought up to believe in Santa Clause, I later found out it was about Jesus.)
Bethlehem; when (use a comma instead of a semicolon)
virgin there would (use comma after "virgin")
Even our churches celebrate the birth of Jesus (Drop "even" because otherwise it sounds as though it is amazing and improbable that churches would celebrate Christmas.)
Relatively minor nits, and I'm giving 5 stars because they are such minor issues. Your joy grabs me from the computer screen. Blessings back to you, Teri. I hope you have a Merry Christmas as well! Good luck in the contest. LK
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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You've summed up your feelings about Christmas very well. I can "feel" your passion for Jesus and how special Christmas is to you because of this. I could also feel your joy. :)
Some suggestions/spag that I noted:
Christmas tree, even though I was brought up to believe in Santa Claus; later found it was about Jesus. (A little awkward with the punctuation as it is. Try: To me, the spirit of Christmas is so much more than gifts under a Christmas tree. Even though I was brought up to believe in Santa Clause, I later found out it was about Jesus.)
Bethlehem; when (use a comma instead of a semicolon)
virgin there would (use comma after "virgin")
Even our churches celebrate the birth of Jesus (Drop "even" because otherwise it sounds as though it is amazing and improbable that churches would celebrate Christmas.)
Relatively minor nits, and I'm giving 5 stars because they are such minor issues. Your joy grabs me from the computer screen. Blessings back to you, Teri. I hope you have a Merry Christmas as well! Good luck in the contest. LK
Comment Written 10-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you for the great review. God bless and Merry Christmas. Hugs, Teri
Comment from Annmuma
I love Christmas Eve church services. It is a big part of our family tradition that all kids, grandkids and whomever else happens to be around on that day all attend church as a group. It's sort of like that icing on the Christmas cake when we remember why the cake was baked! Good job. ann
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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I love Christmas Eve church services. It is a big part of our family tradition that all kids, grandkids and whomever else happens to be around on that day all attend church as a group. It's sort of like that icing on the Christmas cake when we remember why the cake was baked! Good job. ann
Comment Written 10-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you Ann. Merry Christmas. Hugs. Teri
Comment from kingskid
You certainly have brought a very powerful message about the true spirit of christmas. Without Jesus there would be nothing at all.
Thanks for your lovely reminder and well done.
Good luck
kingskid
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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You certainly have brought a very powerful message about the true spirit of christmas. Without Jesus there would be nothing at all.
Thanks for your lovely reminder and well done.
Good luck
kingskid
Comment Written 10-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas. Hugs, Teri
Comment from Just2Write
This is a nice write about why there is a Christmas at all. So often now, baby Jesus is being stuffed somewhere in the attic like a bunch of excess Christmas ornaments as the world takes on the new frenzy of what Christmas means. The word itself, "Christmas" is being replaced. Carols are under seige too. There are many who wish to wipe out all references to religion - and in many places, they are succeeding. Keep on writing, Teri. Rose.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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This is a nice write about why there is a Christmas at all. So often now, baby Jesus is being stuffed somewhere in the attic like a bunch of excess Christmas ornaments as the world takes on the new frenzy of what Christmas means. The word itself, "Christmas" is being replaced. Carols are under seige too. There are many who wish to wipe out all references to religion - and in many places, they are succeeding. Keep on writing, Teri. Rose.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you Rose. You are so right my friend. God bless and Merry Christmas. Hugs, Teri
Comment from AlvinTEthington
A very good emphasis on the spiritual nature of Christmas. Excellent Scriptural references to the Gospels. Great juxtaposition of picture and poem; I love Helvi2's artwork.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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A very good emphasis on the spiritual nature of Christmas. Excellent Scriptural references to the Gospels. Great juxtaposition of picture and poem; I love Helvi2's artwork.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you Al. God bless and Merry Christmas. Hugs, Teri
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You're welcome.
Comment from knowledge
"The reason for the season" I like that for without Jesus Christ the Only Begotten Son Of God, we would have no Christmas to celebrate with love and gift giving.
Luck on the contest.
Knowledge
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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"The reason for the season" I like that for without Jesus Christ the Only Begotten Son Of God, we would have no Christmas to celebrate with love and gift giving.
Luck on the contest.
Knowledge
Comment Written 10-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you for the great review. Merry Christmas. Hugs, Teri
Comment from EllieKaye
Hi Teri,
Your piece is short and to the point, but written with lovely descriptions of your faith and feelings. You did a nice job. Merry Christmas to you too!
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Hi Teri,
Your piece is short and to the point, but written with lovely descriptions of your faith and feelings. You did a nice job. Merry Christmas to you too!
Comment Written 09-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you Ellie. Merry Christmas. Hugs, Teri
Comment from empire76
This is true. a good reminder to all. A lot of times we forget the real reason why we celebrate Christmas. I didn't grow up believing in Santa Claus at all. My dad didn't believe in Christmas or birthday presents. He always said he'd get what you need when you need it, no point in giving a gift just because it's a holiday.
Empi
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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This is true. a good reminder to all. A lot of times we forget the real reason why we celebrate Christmas. I didn't grow up believing in Santa Claus at all. My dad didn't believe in Christmas or birthday presents. He always said he'd get what you need when you need it, no point in giving a gift just because it's a holiday.
Empi
Comment Written 09-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas. Hugs, Teri
Comment from becky7777
Merry Christmas to you too. it is true that it has become to comercialize and most forget the real meaning. great poem to remind us. good luck in the contest.
love
Becky
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Merry Christmas to you too. it is true that it has become to comercialize and most forget the real meaning. great poem to remind us. good luck in the contest.
love
Becky
Comment Written 08-Dec-2009
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2009
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Thank you Becky. Merry Christmas to you. Hugs, Teri