From Santa with Love ~ by Michelle Davis
A long time ago in a land far away,
A child was born on a cold winter’s day
He wasn’t the baby you’re thinking about
But another small lad, he stood short and stout
He grew up to be quite a caring old man
He loved little children, everyone in the land
He found the “Good Book” and studied its pages
It was the story of Jesus passed down through the ages
His heart overflowed as he read, could it be?
A love so divine that he died just for me?
A twinkle appeared in his eye on that day
He found a road straight to Heaven and Christ was the way
As Christmas came closer, his heart filled with joy
He’d show God’s people he loved them – every girl, every boy
He made lots of goodies and stocked up his shelves
Yes, Santa was busy and so were his elves
He was filled with such love, that he wanted to share
So he handed out gifts to kids everywhere
Praise be to God, let the Angels sing
For this jolly old man spreads love for the King
As he steps into the chimney, he looks high above
And whispers, "Happy Birthday Dear Jesus, from Santa with Love"
I tear up every time I read it. I love it because it puts into words what "Christmas Spirit" is--feeling the love of Christ in our own hearts so strongly that we desire to share that love with others. I also love it because it ties together Santa to the real meaning of Christmas. Of course I understand that Jesus is the reason for the season and celebrating Him is most important, but Santa is a good tradition that I, like most kids, LOVED growing up. And I still love it. When I was little and would ask my mom if Santa was real she would say, "Santa is the spirit of Christmas. He's the spirit of giving." And it's true, he is. The Santa tradition isn't just about "gimme this, gimme that", but it's about giving gifts to show how much we love others and as a symbol of the greatest gift ever given, the gift from Heavenly Father to us of His Son, Jesus Christ. A gift of which I am very grateful for.
So Merry Christmas to all our family and friends, and Happy Birthday Dear Jesus, from the Girauds with love.
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