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December
25th Celebrity Birthdays
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Jesus (0, or minus 4)
Dido (1971)
Ricky Martin (1971)
Humphrey Bogart (1899)
Cab Callowoway (1907)
Annie Lennox (1954)
"There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known
to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless
as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow,
between science and superstition, and it lies between the
pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is
the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call
'The Twilight Zone.'"
- Rod Serling (1924)
Isaac Newton (1642)
Jimmy Buffett (1946) |
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December
25 in History, Accoding To Luke
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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out
a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should
be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius
was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every
one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from 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 unto 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.' "
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December
25th's Fun Quote
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"Christmas is the one
time of year when people of all religions come together to
worship Jesus Christ."
- Bart Simpson "The Simpsons" 1989 |
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December
25th's Poetric Quote
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Merry Christmas, Nearly Everybody!
- Ogden Nash |
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December
25th's Other Fun Facts
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Santa Claus Names From Around The World:
Père Noël in France
St. Nicholas (Sinter Klaas) in Holland
Jultomten - Sweden
Father Christmas in England
Christkind in Germany
Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) - Russia
Santa Kurohsu - Japan
Joulupukki (Old Man Christmas) - Finland
Sion Corn - Wales
Papai Noel Peru, Brazil
Gwiazdor (Star man) - Poland
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| The twelve days of Christmas
are the days between Christmas Day and Epiphany (6th of January)
and represent the length of time it took for the wise men
from the East to visit the manger of Jesus after his birth. |
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express or implied, these best
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the winter
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Merry Christmas Everyone!
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