10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2)
Yes, I'm really going there. I've had to be in a lot of stores this week, and there it is, looming behind the 1 or 2 rows of Halloween and Fall clearance: Christmas decorations leading to fast-filling shelves of toys. But I refuse to give in to the rising tide. I find solice in the calming voice and words of Linus: "good news... peace." And for those of you who must have Christmas music at least 10 weeks in advance, the tune lulling in my head as I awoke; may it bring you peace...
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