12.20.2004

We Put the Christ in Christmas

An old college friend of mine sent me this alleged parody of The Night Before Christmas approx. the length of Ted Bundy’s confession. Some highlights:

'T'was the night before Christmas
and all through the town
Not a sign of Baby Jesus
was anywhere to be found.

The people were all busy
with Christmastime chores
Like decorating, and baking,
and shopping in stores.

No one sang "Away in a manger,
no crib for a bed."
Instead, they sang of Santa
dressed-up in bright red.


And, as they made their way home
From their trip to the mall,
Did they think about Jesus?
Oh, no, not at all.


On Wal-mart! On K-mart!
On Target! On Penney's!
On Hallmark! On Zales!
A quick lunch at Denny's.


Christ's eyes... how they twinkle!
Christ's Spirit... how merry!
Christ's love... how enormous!
All our burdens... He'll carry!


So instead of being busy,
overworked, and uptight
Let's put Christ back in
Christmas and enjoy
some good nights!


More on this later...

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