The Onymous November-December 2013, issue 7 | Page 3

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Issue 7 November-December 2013

Hello!
So it’s nearly Christmas… decorations are going up, magazines are full
of the ‘Christmas spirit’. But just a
second: a lot of the things society
regards as being Christmassy actually
have nothing to do with it – except
for the fact that people think of them
as having to do with Christmas.
Check out page 15 to read about the
wise men. Any where does Santa fit
in? Page 17 for you. Christmas isn’t
about snow (especially in Cyprus…),
spending time with family and
friends, or giving and getting gifts. It’s
about one particular gift: God’s gift.

Contents
Jokes

4

Creative Instincts

6

All about Santa

9

Sudokus

13

The Three Wise Men

15

Quotes

17

Recipes

18

Top Bible Verses

19

For me, Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. It probably
wasn’t actually in December, but whenever it was, it should be time to
celebrate Jesus’ life, not ours. Does that mean we shouldn’t give gifts,
especially as that tradition has pagan roots? No, there’s nothing wrong
with giving gifts. Jesus said when we treat someone badly or well, we’re
treating him like that. He’s fine with giving. So let’s try to look for the
best in people and enjoy ourselves as we celebrate Jesus’ birthday!
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Merry Christmas, reader!
God bless you. Enjoy the magazine,
Jacob Lange, Editor

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