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A well known Christmas song asks "Where are you Christmas?" I have been reflecting on this question and thinking: Why does this person think that Christmas is lost? They seem to missing the magic and wonder - I think this sense of awe and warm fuzzies that we associate with Christmas is the Spirit of God or the Light of Christ. First the person recognizes that something is missing - then contemplates the changes that have taken place and the changes they need to make - In the last verse when she finds it again she realizes that it is not only for December and she doesn't have to let it fade away. Good context to think about when you hear the song; it made me feel joy, hope, renewal and all those amazing blessings we get to feel as we have the Spirit with us.



Where are you Christmas
Why can't I find you
Why have you gone away
Where is the laughter
You used to bring me
Why can't I hear music play

My world is changing
I'm rearranging
Does that mean Christmas changes too

Where are you Christmas
Do you remember
The one you used to know
I'm not the same one
See what the time's done
Is that why you have let me go

Christmas is here
Everywhere, oh
Christmas is here
If you care, oh

If there is love in your heart and your mind
You will feel like Christmas all the time

I feel you Christmas
I know I've found you
You never fade away
The joy of Christmas
Stays here inside us
Fills each and every heart with love

Where are you Christmas
Fill your heart with love

By the magical light of a small Christmas candle
A little old man tries to carefully handle
The small porcelain manger which serves as a bed
For the wee baby Jesus to lady down his head
In wonder he brings the manger up to his view
Smiles at the baby and whispers “I love you!”
I love you for bringing this season of joy
I love you for growing to a man from a boy
For being our light and leading the way
For being the Spirit which makes Christmas day!
You’ve been my mentor, my model, my hero and guide
Please continue to help me and stay by my side
I’ve tried to follow your teachings and give as you gave
Reminding all to be kind and that it’s wise to behave
Help me serve others and bring them your light
Especially the children, please bless them tonight!
Some have so very little – scarce food for their table
You know how it feels – you were born in a stable
Bless all their mothers and fathers with a knowledge that’s sure
The best give they can give is their love, strong and pure
That’s the Spirit of Christmas when all is said and done
God’s gift of love that came as his Son
Then back to His mother the child is returned
The Nativity glows as the candle is burned
In a wink the little old man slips quietly away
Some say he goes up the chimney and climbs in a sleigh
Whatever the case his mission is clear-
Give unto others bringing love and good cheer
He flies into the night and bids us adieu
Doing for others what Jesus would do.
-Greg Olsen