Merry Christmas, Friend!
By the time you read this, I'll already be making my way back to the North Pole
after a very busy night. But before I left, I wanted to leave you a special
Christmas message.
My elves and I have loved hearing about you this year. I've been especially
proud of the way you've helped your family and shown kindness.
I also heard about a special accomplishment, memory, or good deed from the year,
and it brought a big smile to my face.
There are lots of wonderful things about Christmas - decorations, cookies,
presents, songs, and time with family. But I hope that in the middle of all the
excitement, you always remember why we celebrate this special day.
Long ago, God gave the world the greatest Christmas gift of all when Jesus was
born in Bethlehem.
The presents under your tree can be exciting, but they remind us of a much
greater gift: God's love for us through His Son, Jesus. Christmas is a time to
celebrate His birth and to share that love with the people around us.
So today, enjoy your presents, laugh together, make wonderful memories, and be
thankful for all the blessings God has given you. Look for ways to be kind,
generous, forgiving, and loving - just as Jesus taught us to be.
And keep being the loving family member and friend God has called you to be.
I hope your home is filled with joy today and that, no matter how many
Christmases come and go, you never forget that Jesus is the reason we celebrate
Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Friend. May God bless you and your family in the year ahead.
P.S. Thank you for the cookies!
With cheer,
Santa Claus
