Time flies, and it is Christmas again.

Amid the haste of the season, when we’re consumed with shopping and wrapping and cooking, please take some to think about the reason for our celebration.

From Luke, Chapter 2, verses 4-14:

“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David)

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

“And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

“And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

“And the angel said until them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising god, and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Merry Christmas. I wish for you a day filled with peace and joy.

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Will y’all please, please send us some Please Fix or Thank you photos?

Surely there are some things you see every day that need to be fixed, need a little attention, a little loving care.

Or, perhaps you see things that make you smile and which deserve a public thank you.

Please take the time to snap a photo, email it to me with a little information about where you took it, the circumstance, what you think needs to be fixed and why. Or who you think needs to be thanked, and why.

Attach the photo as a JPEG. My email address is at the bottom of this column.

And while I’m at it, the space for the photo on Page 3 of this newspaper is yours. It’s a place for you to share photos with other readers of The Vicksburg Post.

You know you are going to take some great photos of your children or grandchildren delighting today over what Santa brought them. Snap their photo and send it to me, please. Make sure to include the names of everyone in the photo.

We would love to share it, and our readers would love to see them.
Jan Griffey is editor of The Vicksburg Post. You may reach her at jan.griffey@vicksburgpost.com.