Why The Christmas Season?
It isn't just the Christmas tree
or presents on the floor;
It isn't just the Christmas wreath
you hang upon the door.
Christmas is remembering -
just how it came about;
A babe was born in a cattle stall -
the inn turned Mary out.
"No room in the inn" - but God found a way -
they were led to a simple manger;
That is where baby Jesus was born
and without any danger.
The Son of God in a manger stall,
surrounded by cattle and sheep;
A lowly place - but that was God's plan -
a memory for us to keep.
Jesus, the Christ - Son of God -
born to save us all;
His birthday was called "Christmas" -
the Babe in the manger stall.
Both shepherds and wisemen followed the star -
a special star in the East;
They knelt before Christ Jesus - their King -
there wasn't any feast.
As we open gifts, eat turkey and treats,
we need think, why the Christmas season?
And remember the Holy Christ child -
For "HE" is the reason.
©Joan Adams Burchell
