Nativity scene

world.” As Francis picked the lifeless Baby Jesus up in his arms from the manger, there were witnesses who testified that it appeared Baby Jesus opened His eyes as if awakened from sleep. Isaiah referenced the presence of an ox and a donkey in the Nativity of Jesus in Isaiah 1:3 (NKJV): “The ox knows its owner, And the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do not consider.” Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm

How my grandma stole Christmas Do most people find peace and quiet the one solution to everything? I do but it never seems to happen! I mean most people like to be loud and annoying well I don 't that is what I have to deal with probably for the rest of my life it I am used to it but I 'd like it for an hour or two every once and a while you know? So here I am on an average school day in math “Brian!” Yelled the teacher “do you know what time it is!” “No what is it?” as Brian says slowly turning

The film The Nativity Story shares many similarities with the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew was writing for the Jews, so his Gospel focuses primarily on Jesus being the messiah because he fulfills the prophecies. His Gospel also focuses on the paternal side of Jesus’s birth, since Joseph being from the line of David connects Jesus to the Old Testament Covenant with David. In the film, Joseph’s perception of the events at had is often portrayed. Showing the story through his eyes. We also get insight

and we slip out the side door and begin to tread up the ice-covered hill toward our grandparent’s house. On our slippery trek, I manage to capture a moment of peace, I pull my eyes from my snow coated heels and let them settle on a perfect Yuletide scene. Delicate snowflakes float about the crisp evening air. Sparkles dance around me as the flakes are illuminated by the strings of multicolored lights that outline my grandparent’s cozy home. I become numb to the discomfort of the wintry atmosphere and

The Holiday season is upon us once again. As usual there are lot of arguments about whether you should say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays or some other greeting. Wishing someone happiness on a certain holiday celebration is not like wishing someone good morning. It is a greeting that should be tailored to the person that it is being said to. Think about it if you are at a mall and you see someone wearing a Santa hat with arm loads of brightly wrapped gifts what holiday do you think they are celebrating

Christmas Eve Lasagna In our house lasagna is a dish made for special occasions, my mom is the only one that makes it. Every year, before my grandfather passed away, my mom would make lasagna for my brother, father, grandfather, and I. When I was in elementary school my grandfather and grandmother got divorced, they couldn’t even be in the same room together. Therefore, in order to be able to spend time with both of them during the holidays we would need to have two of each holiday. Christmas Eve

Brian Nowak Foundations Final Essay Christmas Eve: A Dialogue on the Incarnation It was the night before Christmas, a quite winter night, the snow falling softly through the sky like a feather falling through air. Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Brian Nowak, were on a stroll though the lights in the neighborhood. The LePain’s left Brian in charge of the guests making sure nothing happen to them while they are out at a Christmas party. As the four of them arrive back at the house, the

Christmas would be arriving shortly and I’m still not ready to board my sleigh and give presents. Even though the holidays have arrived, I, Santa, am stuck here in the ice, cold North Pole, not planning to leave anytime soon. My reindeer have been getting sick. All of them look like Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer now that they have colds. Frosty the Snowman constantly begs me to hold a secret santa at my place. Every time he asks, I look at him incredulously and tell him, “There will be no secret

We all love Christmas. There is so many good parts to it: the decorations and colors, the delicious food, and being with our loving, caring families. However, the very best part is that we get to celebrate Christ’s birth and listen or sing carols that reflect Him. Mary Did You Know, a christmas carol, shows what Jesus did during His life. This song has background, scripture, and definitions some may not understand. Buddy Greene and Mark Lowry came together to write this carol. Mark Lowry is a

how you could have been so stupid to kill someone you love. How would a night like this have begun? It probably began like the night of a typical American teenager. You would go pick up a carload of your closest friends and head to the party scene. You have a few drinks, maybe a beer or two