Thanksgiving is over. The next major Holiday is Christmas. Are you preparing to celebrate Christmas?

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:22:34 -0500

The Thanksgiving holiday is over but much of the nation is focusing on the various sales days. There is nothing inherently wrong in the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Saturday through Monday sales events.
I am thankful that our nation has dedicated a day for national thanksgiving and even more thankful that Christmas is honored in the hearts and minds of so many in this nation.
I try to honor Christ throughout the year. I also try to rejoice with those who rejoice while we are giving and receiving gifts, decorating their houses, and sending cards and letters to loved ones near and far. I mourn with those who mourn the first Christmas without a loved one.
How are you preparing for Christmas?

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 28 at 2015 3:28 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:28:07 -0500

I try to honor Christ all year long. My wife also does and she enjoying decorating the house in festive ways. In our house we have begun to decorate the house for Christmas as soon as Thanksgiving day is over. In fact before we went to bed on thanksgiving day I noticed some decorations had already begun to appear. I enjoy listening to Christmas carols and some of teh more modern versions of them as well.
I remember when I did not know the Lord and was focused on gifts alone and had a feeling of emptiness that was not filled until I accepted what Christ had done for me and each and every other believer so long ago. I am thankful that Christ has been my Lord and savior for almost three decades now. I pray that God blesses each of you my friends.
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Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Nov 28 at 2015 4:25 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:25:23 -0500

I'm hooping to be home for Christmas, I'm still in rehab after my amputation.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Nov 28 at 2015 8:25 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 20:25:56 -0500

I haven't started to do anything yet. I have to stay in bed/at home; after foot surgery.
However, I look forward to the celebration of Christ's birth; every year.
I do love to give gifts, if I can afford them. I also like to donate to the less fortunate; every Christmas.
And I Love Christmas lights; and the way that people are so friendly.... as all of us have something in common.

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Nov 28 at 2015 10:47 PM

MAJ Alvin B. — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 22:47:07 -0500

The preparation begins tomorrow with the arrival of,Advent. However, the twelve days of Christmas do not start until 25 Dec and will be celebrated until 6 Jan.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Nov 29 at 2015 8:36 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 08:36:24 -0500

LTC Stephen F. I have a little drive from California to Colorado to meet with my parents and brother on Christmas Day and then back to California! I hope you have a Merry Christmas Stephen with your family and God!

Response by Cpl Lawrence Lavictoire made Nov 29 at 2015 11:12 AM

Cpl Lawrence Lavictoire — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 11:12:11 -0500

The most precious, fantastic loving gift in human history was the Son of God! "Salvation just for the asking"! Christmas is about Jesus Christ! Secondly, comes our families and friends and fellowship. A good question may be, "what can this world give to the Son of Man for His Birthday? On Christmas day, I give praise to Jesus Christ, I read the Word of God, and try to stay very close to my loved ones! Remember, its all about God, it always has been and it always will!
God loves us!

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Nov 29 at 2015 3:48 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 15:48:57 -0500

Thanks to all for your kind wishes

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Nov 29 at 2015 9:30 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 21:30:28 -0500

I try to live my best for God everyday but I do like this time of year. Not for gifts but a lot of people seem more willing to talk about God this time of year. I always say Merry Christmas at work too. I have been told to say happy holidays instead. My reply was I am going to say Merry Christmas and God bless you to my customers whether you like it or not. Don't like it fire me, God will give me another job. Never got fired, lol

Response by SrA Ronald Moore made Dec 26 at 2019 4:06 PM

SrA Ronald Moore — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:06:43 -0500

I Prepared for Christmas by getting up like 4:00 a.m and go over to my Church and cook breakfast for the congregation, with A deacon there already,And doing it cause Jesus is the reason for the season and all year long,and daily,hourly minutely,secondly,And Then nap,And then visiting the nursing home where my mom is (note: keep her in prayer for Help in aying those Bill's that her insurances, my job can not help with,And all veterans,active having the same situation)

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Dec 26 at 2019 4:37 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:37:54 -0500

I do my best to celebrate my relationship with GOD through CHRIST all year long! :-)