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Joel T. Bailey

THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

A long, long time ago
On a clear cold night
This world was blessed
With a glorious sight

Our savior was born
On a manger of hay
Now we celebrate his birth
Each Christmas day

Because God sent his son
To live and die for us
We must never forget
The meaning of Christmas

©Copyright December 1, 2008 by Joel T. Bailey

Submitted for the December 2008 IWVPA Club Theme Project, “Glad Tiding of Great Joy”