Behold, I Bring You Tidings of Great Joy

The gifts have been opened.
The phone calls to distant loved ones have been made.
The wine is chilling. The bread is baking. The meat pies are in the oven.

And so, I leave you with this:

An Irish Christmas Blessing

The light of the Christmas star to you
The warmth of home and hearth to you
The cheer and good will of friends to you
The hope of a childlike heart to you
The joy of a thousand angels to you
The love of the Son and God's peace to you.

Merry Christmas