You know the fascinating thing about all of these holidays? Christmas trees were still being sold during the 12 days leading up to January 6th and 7th! Something we don't see all that often that it can be considered unusual, but only in the United States of America...How wonderful that we live together understanding each other's beliefs. For in the end, even though we don't have the same belief system, we all believe in one being...or not.
January 6th in accordance with the western calendar was Three Kings Day, Feast of the Epiphany or Little Christmas; January 7th in accordance with the eastern calendar was Three Kings Day, Feast of the Epiphany or Little Christmas.
Nothing was forgotten...for in all of the writings every where, when the Christmas Story is told it is always mentioned about the Three Wise men, or the Three Kings arriving at the Manger, Jesus's side to bear gifts of Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh.
The Three Wise Men were astrologers and/or astronomers who studied the stars in the Heavens. They used the stars as navigation in their travels.
As have always been told, they knew and understood the prophecies that upon the appearance of a new bright star showing in the Heavens a Great King would be born to mankind and that His birth would bring Peace On Earth. But with that knowledge, King Herod who had heard about it decided that all male infants should be annihilated (ethnic cleansing? or genocide?) for fear that his own existence would be overthrown by this Great King and he would then lose all of his riches. Such a hateful and greedy person...
The Three Wise Men, or Three Kings, arrived bearing gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh in honor of Jesus. They told Joseph and Mary of King Herod's catastrophic deed warning them so that they would be safe. The Three Wise Men themselves were warned by an angelic vision that if they too returned, they would be killed. So they travelled a different route home.
The arrival of the Three Wise Men or Three Kings at Bethlehem is honored in the Eastern Religions. This celebration is also the Twelfth Day of Christmas. Gifts are exchanged as well. Commemorating the Three Wise Men or the Three Kings giving gifts to Jesus.
Many Latin Americans and Hispanics also celebrate Three Kings Day or the Feast of the Epiphany.
How the feeling of ANTICIPATION still continues on and on and on....and SoBoBo is quite honored to have celebrated each of these holidays - Ramadan, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the Twelve Days of Christmas and the Feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day. Because in each society, belief, tradition, and ethnicity we all share in common the anticipation of what we can give to others as gifts and also, what we all would like to receive as gifts from others. Age also has no bearing on this commonality...
Hence, "...As WE lay asleep ALL snug in our beds...WE ALL have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads..."
After all, Judy's sugar plum is the handcrafted silver jewelry with green garnet or amethyst that Harry will give her. Dad's sugar plum is the leather wallet made from Sea Leather. Mom's sugar plum is the handwoven Thrawl. Harry's sugar plum is the lithograph of "Mama Said There Would Be Days Like This.." Sally's and Eddy's sugar plum are handmade Remember Me Teddy Bears made from Daddy's shirt so when he is away fighting for Democracy they can hold him close. Aunt Clara is hoping that her sugar plum is the painting or the collage she pointed out...
So, DO COME AND VISIT...ENJOY THE ENERGY AS IT INSPIRES YOU...CHOOSING THE SUGAR PLUM FOR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART! For "...As WE lay asleep ALL snug in our beds...WE ALL have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads..."
But now that we are 6 days into the New Year - we are also entering into the 10th year of the new millennium. My gosh! how time flies....
However, that is the Western Calendar....the Eastern Calendar shows that their new year is January 14th! So, we can celebrate again!!!
WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!
PEACE!!
January 6th in accordance with the western calendar was Three Kings Day, Feast of the Epiphany or Little Christmas; January 7th in accordance with the eastern calendar was Three Kings Day, Feast of the Epiphany or Little Christmas.
Nothing was forgotten...for in all of the writings every where, when the Christmas Story is told it is always mentioned about the Three Wise men, or the Three Kings arriving at the Manger, Jesus's side to bear gifts of Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh.
The Three Wise Men were astrologers and/or astronomers who studied the stars in the Heavens. They used the stars as navigation in their travels.
As have always been told, they knew and understood the prophecies that upon the appearance of a new bright star showing in the Heavens a Great King would be born to mankind and that His birth would bring Peace On Earth. But with that knowledge, King Herod who had heard about it decided that all male infants should be annihilated (ethnic cleansing? or genocide?) for fear that his own existence would be overthrown by this Great King and he would then lose all of his riches. Such a hateful and greedy person...
The Three Wise Men, or Three Kings, arrived bearing gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh in honor of Jesus. They told Joseph and Mary of King Herod's catastrophic deed warning them so that they would be safe. The Three Wise Men themselves were warned by an angelic vision that if they too returned, they would be killed. So they travelled a different route home.
The arrival of the Three Wise Men or Three Kings at Bethlehem is honored in the Eastern Religions. This celebration is also the Twelfth Day of Christmas. Gifts are exchanged as well. Commemorating the Three Wise Men or the Three Kings giving gifts to Jesus.
Many Latin Americans and Hispanics also celebrate Three Kings Day or the Feast of the Epiphany.
How the feeling of ANTICIPATION still continues on and on and on....and SoBoBo is quite honored to have celebrated each of these holidays - Ramadan, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the Twelve Days of Christmas and the Feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day. Because in each society, belief, tradition, and ethnicity we all share in common the anticipation of what we can give to others as gifts and also, what we all would like to receive as gifts from others. Age also has no bearing on this commonality...
Hence, "...As WE lay asleep ALL snug in our beds...WE ALL have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads..."
After all, Judy's sugar plum is the handcrafted silver jewelry with green garnet or amethyst that Harry will give her. Dad's sugar plum is the leather wallet made from Sea Leather. Mom's sugar plum is the handwoven Thrawl. Harry's sugar plum is the lithograph of "Mama Said There Would Be Days Like This.." Sally's and Eddy's sugar plum are handmade Remember Me Teddy Bears made from Daddy's shirt so when he is away fighting for Democracy they can hold him close. Aunt Clara is hoping that her sugar plum is the painting or the collage she pointed out...
So, DO COME AND VISIT...ENJOY THE ENERGY AS IT INSPIRES YOU...CHOOSING THE SUGAR PLUM FOR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART! For "...As WE lay asleep ALL snug in our beds...WE ALL have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads..."
But now that we are 6 days into the New Year - we are also entering into the 10th year of the new millennium. My gosh! how time flies....
However, that is the Western Calendar....the Eastern Calendar shows that their new year is January 14th! So, we can celebrate again!!!
WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!
PEACE!!
