Christmas
When we went to celebrate Christmas with our extended family in Berlin, we had no idea what an adrenaline rush we would experience before. While waiting at the local suburban train station with all the gift bags, Wolfgang put his laptop in a black bag on the black bench. It...
When Wolfgang returned from his last trip to the Congo, he set about unpacking. During his absence, I carried out a thorough cleaning in our apartment. It gave me a lot of work, but I was quite satisfied with the result. That’s why I was a little surprised when I...
Christmas Thoughts True Christmas is in the spirit of giving. … At Christmas we find time for others and for the really important things in life. tho Thomas S. Monson One of the wonders of Christmas lies in the fact that even in modern society, where we are often directly...
There is no historical record of the date of birth of Jesus. There is only speculation – some say it was in the spring, others that in the fall – but no one knows for sure which day Jesus was born. There is no historical evidence that he was born...
If you feel lonely this Christmas, you are not alone. Sad Christmas songs are popular because many of them strum a sensitive chord. But how widespread is loneliness in this holiday season? Statistics say that nearly half a million elderly people in the UK will be alone at Christmas and...
And what if Christmas is here and you’re just not in the mood for it? Are you worried about the future, are you sad or have you gone through a big loss? It should be the happiest time of the year, but you just don’t feel that way. … it’s...
Christmas is for love. Christmas time is a time of joy, giving and sharing, a time of laughter, a time of meeting family and friends, a time of glittering chains on a tree and decorated packages. Above all, Christmas is here for love. I didn’t believe it, until I received...
The spirit of Christmas is love, generosity and goodness. They illuminate the window of our soul and help us to focus more on the people around us than on the material possessions. – Thomas S. Monson He who does not have Christmas in his heart will never find it under...