Bringing the Christmas Cheer on this Christmas day – sent by Charles Schokman Lets you did not know? Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, the 25th. of December was the Pagan,s day for sacrifices to their gods and celebrations . Later on, in the year 533 AD , the newly converted Christian Emperor Constantine of Rome and head of the Roman Church ( today the Roman Catholic Church ) changed it to be the day to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. He called the day “ The Mass for Christ “ ie. CHRISTMAS. CHRIST in Hebrew means “ The Anointed One “ or “ The Chosen One “. Thus CHRISTMAS means “ The Gathering of People of Christ “ – His Disciples and Followers . After it was universally accepted and revered as the day to commemorate the birth of the Messiah of the World, Jesus Christ, ...
Blog Archives
Home ⁄ Tag Archives: Christmas (page 5)
Somebody stole my Christmas by Capt. Elmo Jayawardena Christmas is special, rather very special. Everybody looks forward to Christmas. Silent nights and silver bells, mistletoe and pine smells, all wrapped up in wishes and kisses and the hugs and gifts that are so very special at Christmas time. Looking forward to Christmas is a world wide phenomenon; the mighty and the humble, the rich and the poor, the holy, the unholy and the super unholy, they all await the yuletide. The “haves” revel and the “have-nots” scramble. Yet a celebration is made, no matter how small the purse is or how light the coins jingle in one’s pocket. I always look forward to Christmas. It’s such a beautiful time. There is always something wonderful about that season. To a point it is imaginary. To be enjoyed more in prospect than in reality. Yet, it is something to look forward ...
Dec 18, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, Capt Elmo Jayawardena
Tagged Christmas, Santa Clause.
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 84 17 12 2021 From robotics to baking, a world’s top 50, an Italian gastronome, disabilities in space, pillow fighting, economic vignettes and Christmas at the Shangri La plus super gifts to win. Enjoy Prime Group Kaleidoscope ...
Dec 18, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, Savithri Rodrigo
Tagged Christmas, Kaleidoscope, Savithri Rodrigo
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 83 10 12 2021 Insights on blah..blah..blah & women on board plus a gourmet Christmas, trippin’ tips, traveling monarchs & doggy dates while winning Christmas gifts on Prime Group Kaleidoscope this week. ...
Dec 10, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, Savithri Rodrigo
Tagged Christmas, Kaleidoscope, Savithri Rodrigo, traveling monarchs, trippin’ tips
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 81 26 11 2021 It’s Christmas (in a month)! So there are lots of gifts as we start counting down to Christmas on Prime Group Kaleidoscope – while also adding some economic snippets, industry & oil in focus, wheelchair tennis, lost lotuses, migrating crabs & R&R holidays. ...
Nov 26, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, Savithri Rodrigo
Tagged Christmas, Kaleidoscope, Prime Group, Savithri Rodrigo
Christmas – some reminiscences-by Dr. V.J.M. de Silva Source:Island Introduction – As one who is celebrating his 92nd Christmas, it is with a profound sense of nostalgia that I pen these thoughts. Memories of days gone by, those near and dear, and friends long gone, come crowding in. I feel it all the more, as one who lost his wife and a daughter within a period of one. This year, one can hardly talk of Christmas as a ‘celebration’. The Covid 19 virus disease is certainly playing havoc world-wide. The USA has had 17,000,000 cases and 306,000 deaths; India 10,000,000 cases and 145,000 deaths. Sri Lanka however has had only 34,000 cases and 154 deaths So, what is Christmas all about? Christmas is thought by most to be a wonderful time, focusing the participants on giving, family togetherness, beautiful music and decorations, feasting on special foods and singing Christmas carols. Though every ...
AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2020 It’s that time of year again. December has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the yard, stockings hanging in the living room, and shouts of “Merry Christmas” to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas? For many people, Christmas is a time of sorrow. They don’t have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish and not a reality for some. Yet, Christmas can be a season ...
Christmas with COVID-19 & beyond Dr Remy Perumal Retired Consultant Physician & Freelance Journalist This has not been a normal year, anything but. Christmas too will be different! COVID-19 has taken over our lives, our liberties and our way of living. Recent projections of the Pandemic were bleak, dramatic and chilling, forcing another lockdown. In this climate of lingering uncertainty, the traditional family, so embattled by the consequences, will need to tighten its belt. The trimmings at Christmas, the fanfare and festivities, will inevitably be subdued. However, with effective vaccines awaiting approval, there is hope on the Horizon. So,’ it’s beginning to look like Christmas’! Christmas, is the celebration of the birth of Jesus, who is the Son of God. He was born as a human being, in baby Jesus. This period of Advent, leading up to Christmas, provides an opportunity to prepare spiritually, for the coming of Jesus. ...
Dec 15, 2020
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles
Tagged & Lesley Garret, Byrne Terfel, Christmas, Remy Perumal
“SANTA CLAUS EXPLAINED” – By Des Kelly It is not too far away now. Christmas eve is only two weeks away, and the jolly fat man will soon be climbing down chimneys everywhere. Toys for both boys & girls who have been good will find their way into waiting arms. Too soon, he has come and gone and although the children look forward to his next visit, they know very little about him. This will help you children to get to know Santa a bit better. Please read this interesting piece. Better still, ask your parents to tell you all about this jolly old man. Happy Christmas to all you boys and girls and don’t forget to be good during next year, too. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. The Jon S. Randal Peace Page Source: The Jon Randal Peace Page FB “To not only give ...
Kerrigan and his 6 Priceless Treasure Children are #1 Kerrigan’s 6 Priceless Treasures are Number 1 on the Gospel Express Charts this week. Indeed, Kerrigan says “Thank You Lord For Your Blessings On Me. We received the news just before our Gethsemane Church Service on Sunday. Congratulations to Kerrigan Jr, Heathcliff, Tempest, Xondra, Tennessee and Jerusalem for your 1st # 1 at such a young age. Praise God for your Talents. As you all probably know this is my all-time favourite recording for obvious reasons! Also I’ve just Released the 1st of my two Christmas Releases: Rock & Roll Christmas, It’s All About Jesus ” ...
