Remembering the Reason for the Season

Christmas time comes once a year

And when it comes, it brings good cheer.

But why all the decorating, baking, and shopping?

Our schedules are full and the days are not stopping.

We forget so quickly why Christmas bells ring,

why parties are held and carolers sing.

Our Christ should be center of all that we do,

the trees, the tinsel, and gift giving too.

Why do we have bells, candy canes and good wishes;

nativities, stars, and angels and kisses?

Christ came as a baby so long ago

And this gift was given so everyone could know.

That God loved the world so much, and the people so dear

that He gave His son to be mocked and jeered

And Jesus gave His life on that ole cruel tree,

That we and our families could all be set free.

In all the hustle and bustle of the season...may we never forget the Real Reason for celebration. Merry Christmas to you all from the Peck household.