Letter - The mystique of Christmas

“Joy to the World”

Wonderful, warm, enchanting words echoing through the air at this electrifying season!  “Exhilarating music lifts the spirit,” “Dazzling, colourful lights in spectacular profusion”.

Amid all this grandeur, I am fascinated with the Christmas tree, the ultimate symbol of this happy event. There it stands draped in glittering tinsel. A rainbow of ornaments dangling from its branches. Gifts placed under the boughs, lying like a patchwork quilt as if to keep the tree warm!

I sit nestled in an easy chair watching, mesmerized by the flickering lights. ‘Beside the “Quilt of Gifts,” lies a small nativity scene, somewhat obscured by all the pomp and sparkle. As I gaze at this miniature manger, I become reticent and contemplate why we celebrate this occasion.

How amazing!  A baby boy, born many years ago, has managed to bring love and peace into the heart and soul of everyone. No matter what faith or creed one professes. His overwhelming feeling of love may only come once in the year, but it is truly a magical phenomenon, to be shared by all mankind.

Audrey Frith