Christmas Day - This Is What We Have Been Waiting For

There are a lot of versions of the Bible out these days,
each claiming to be 'better' or 'more accurate' than the others,
but no other modern version can match the poetic quality of King James:

THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Luke 2:7-14

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.


http://www.picturesofjesus4you.com/images/the_nativity_jekel.jpg

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


http://members.cox.net/rev.claude/picts/shepherd.gif

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.


http://media.photobucket.com/image/shepherds%20in%20the%20field/WVP/Christian/Angel-Shepherds.jpg

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.


http://poietes.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/star-of-bethlehem.jpg

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.


Doré's White Rose - Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Paradiso by Gustave Doré

That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.
(click on that link & smile)