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Window onto Nature's World - ODE to the Christmas Festival

Window onto Nature's World - ODE to the Christmas Festival

Author: Jill Theunessen
Date: 2023-12-15

The Heavens announce with amazing,shining, starry glory The Festive Season and the Everlasting Christmas Story.Then recollect the Shepherds with their flocks by night,

Awakened by the Host of angels, amagnificent glowing Light. Sing 'Once again in Royal David's City stood alonely cattle shed! Recall the three Wise Men, their arduous journey with defttread Following the Star of Bethlehem, a glorious steady guiding Light;

Bearing the symbolic gifts of Gold,Frankincense and Myrrh, behold Laid before the Baby Jesus, as the ancientprophets had foretold.

In Northern climes soft snowfall decksthe land and Festive scene, Clothing white the Yew and Pine Trees, red Hollyberries midst the green. Exciting times for young folk with bearded Santa Clausto greet.

On Christmas Eve hang stockings, awaitthe reindeer's treat

A special time for friends and familiesto join in Christmas fare

The table set, the gifts displayed,rejoice in UNITY & THANKFUL prayer.

Throughout our lands Nature has servedto set the joyous scene,

Rich growth and canopy has flourished,bringing shade forever green. The climbing Jasmin's copious white stars echothe Christmas theme. While Num-num's white stars transform to berries, a juicydream!

The Veld rejoices with new life arisingfrom the Mountains to the Coast. For all to see the migrant stork and swallows,our Game Parks are Key Host.

Now the Holy Birth of Jesus Christ withpowerful acclaim and celebration Is here to embrace all peoples and familieswithin our growing nation. Respond with Respect and Honesty, bring Faith andHope into place.

A Blessed Christmas, with candlesbright, bestow new Peace, Love and Grace.

Ref: For the Nativity and the birth ofJesus Christ refer to the Gospel of St. Luke.