The Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 4

I discovered something about myself today. I was so anxious about the animals we'd get with the nativity. I have it all set in my mind that there has to be a sheep, a donkey, and a camel, at least. I was thrilled to get our little donkey today. We also got little chocolate santas and some cookies.

Luke 2: 4, 5

4 And Joesph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem;

(because he was of the house and lineage of David)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

O Come Little Children

O Come, little children, from cot and from hall,

O come to the manger in Bethlehem's stall,

There meekly He lie-th, the heavenly Child,

So poor and so humble, so sweet and so mild.

The hay is his pillow, the manger his bed,

The beasts stand in wonder to gaze on His head,

Yet there where He lie-th, so weak and so poor,

Come shepherds and wise men to kneel at His door.

Now "Glory to God" sing the angels on high,

And "Peace Upon Earth" heavenly voices reply.

Then come, little children, and join in the lay

That gladdened the world on that first Christmas Day.