Christmas is...

Christmas is not an annual one-day event,
With a cheeky elf or Santa for entertainment.
Christmas is not just a generous festive feast,
Or buying gifts to satisfy a consumer beast. 

 
Christmas is not about a tree dressed with tinsel,
Or whether the tree top has a star or an angel.
Christmas is not merely the carols we sing,
Or visiting loved ones with gifts that we bring. 

 
For Christmas is something far deeper, far more —
A holy reminder of a good hope at its core.
Christmas is a season of warm-hearted giving,
Of goodwill and grace woven into our living.
Christmas is charity, mercy, and kindness,
Where love in our actions becomes our witness.
Christmas recalls our Saviour, humbly born,
The One we remember again at Easter morn.
Christmas is Jesus — God’s promise of peace,
The true heart of the season, our centrepiece. 

 
So let us celebrate Christmas with wholehearted glee,
Honoring Jesus Christ, who was born to set us free.
Let us hold fast to what makes Christmas bright,
And keep Him at the centre — our truth, our joy, our light.

Ode to Life

I am happy to say I’m content with my life,

I’ve traveled the world and lived abroad.

I’ve been blessed to be a mother and wife,

Enjoying fine luxuries many can’t afford.

I’m grateful for the path my life has taken,

For faith that anchored me in every storm,

That kept me steadfast and never shaken,

And forever grateful to have been born.

In every role, I found a place to grow,

Each hobby sparked a joy that kept me sane.

I’m proud I’ve kept my humble heart aglow,

And rose each time I failed, free from shame.

Yet one regret still lingers in my mind,

The doors I feared to open, left behind.

Christmas Calories don't Count

For WCWC homework theme for Nov/Dec 2024 was 'Cheating'.

Christmas calories don’t count,

You’re allowed a bit of cheating.

You’re forgiven an indulgent amount,

As long as you enjoy what you’re eating!

 

For Christmas comes but once a year,

A time for special treats and feasting.

You can relish those foods you hold dear,

And not feel guilty that you’re cheating.

 

A Christmas without pudding or cake,

Would be missing something special.

So give up your diet for Christmas’s sake,

And ditch your measly eating schedule.

 

There’s no shame in an extra helping,

When you’re feasting with family or friend.

Savour every morsel that’s worth gulping,

And enjoy every dish they recommend. 

 

The only condition is not to eat too fast,

But to chew slowly and swallow each bite.

Relish the flavour to make the taste last,

And make sure your pants aren’t too tight.

 

So let’s feast on our favourites and enjoy,

You can do a little cheating, without the guilt.

There’s no shame in a little diet destroy,

For calories don't count when joys being built.