Happy Christmas One and All

© irene waters 2015

I wish you a merry Christmas

I wish you a merry Christmas

I wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Our Australian Christmas is almost over as many in the world are just waking up to theirs. All over the world Christmas is being celebrated. It is a time to enjoy time with family and friends, too much food and the opening of presents.

© irene waters 2015

© irene waters 2015

The parties start from the beginning of November, most activities and work stop until the New Year and we launch into “the silly season.”

© irene waters 2015

The most joyous times are watching the excitement of the children as they see what Santa has brought them. The squeals of delight fill the air whilst Santa takes a rest from his hot journey south and relaxes under a palm tree.

© irene waters 2015

© irene waters 2015

The food is scrumptious and it is all too easy to overeat.

© irene waters 2015

And as Christmas night falls, we are happy, our tummys full, having added another Christmas to those that have already past. I hope you had a Christmas like this but a lot in the world are going hungry, are cold and lonely and live in conflicted areas. This does not mean that we should enjoy our Christmas any the less but we should spend some time giving thought to those that are not as fortunate. In particular I would like you to pray for peace for all men, irregardless of race or creed. I cannot express it better than Vince Gill who wrote:

Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth
The peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father
Brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother
In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me
Let this be the moment now.
With every step I take
Let this be my solemn vow.
To take each moment
And live each moment
With peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth,
And let it begin with me.