editor’s note
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Unto us a King is born
One of the delights of Christmas, for adults and children alike, is
decorating! Every family has their own decorating traditions. Some
families wait until Christmas Eve to put up and decorate their Christmas
tree, while other families can’t even wait until the start of December to
drag out the lights, ornaments, and boxes and boxes of those cherished
Christmas decorations. For those who want to take decorating to a new
level this Christmas, turn to page 84 and get inspired to handcraft your
own ornaments.
19th century American author, Washington Irvin once said, Christmas
is the season of kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame
of charity in the heart. Christmas still holds that special kindling of souls
where home is still where the heart is. From home to home, and from
one place to another, the warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer
to one another. The significance of Christmas is known all over the
world. Though it is true that Christmas is celebrated as the day of the
birth of Christ into this world, it symbolises a very deeply significant
truth of the spiritual life. Jesus Christ was born into a world that was
riddled with problems: religious, social, political and otherwise. In the
midst of these conditions, Christ was born to humble beginnings and
gave a new and spiritual turn to the lives of men.
Today, Christian or not, we can learn from His humble beginnings; that
we too can rise above the challenges and limitations that confront us in
our lives, if we truly accept and, in turn generate peace and love.
Let us, therefore, make this Christmas not only a time to celebrate with
our families and friends, but also a time to share with the less fortunate
individuals in our communities.
So deck the halls with boughs of holly, because it’s the season to be
jolly. Enjoy the merriment, and don’t devour too many mince pies!
Wishing all our lovely readers, partners, clients and friends, a very Merry
Christmas and a blessed New Year!
avril ullivan
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Yours Truly
Editor