In the spirit of the Christmas season, as families everywhere celebrate the holidays, I offer a re-post of one of my favorite and popular posts from 2015.
If we were having coffee on this fourth and final day of Advent, in which we celebrate love, we would sip a hot beverage while our church choir performs.
Traditionally the Advent candles are lit, one each Sunday, commemorating Hope, Peace, and Joy. Today the fourth candle, representing Love, is lit. In the middle of the candles is a fifth candle, called the Christ candle, which unites all the candles of Advent.
If we were having coffee, I would share with you my favorite Christmas-season TV show, A Charlie Brown Christmas. I grew up watching this and it is not Christmas for me if I miss this show. Thanks to DVDs and YouTube, I don’t. 2015 was the 50th anniversary of the beloved TV show.
Here is the heart of the story, and therefore, my message today.
Poor Charlie Brown suffers from depression and the rest of the gang is caught up in the commercialism of the season. In 1965, they embraced fake trees, materialism and distractions from the true meaning of Christmas. Nothing much has changed in 50 years, hmm?
During practice, as Charlie Brown endures derisive laughter over his sad little tree, a frustrated Charlie asks, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?
Linus begins to take center stage…”sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about…”
“…And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: (Linus drops his security blanket on purpose) for behold, I bring unto 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 Savior, 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.'” (Luke 2:8-14 KJV)
Linus picks up his blanket and walks back towards Charlie Brown, “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”
Smiling, with renewed hope, Charlie picks up the tree and walks back to his house and attempts to place an ornament on the tree as he reflects on the scripture Linus recited. Sadly, the tree bends under the weight of the ball. Charlie dejectedly mopes away proclaiming, “Everything I touch gets ruined!”
Linus and the gang follow him and see the poor tree. As Linus picks up the tree, wrapping his blanket around the base, he says, “I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really…
Wait for it…
…Maybe it just needs a little love.”
Like we ALL do. Just a little love.
Regardless of your beliefs, in a world desperately needing love, ponder these thoughts this holiday season. We all know the words to the song, “Oh Holy Night.” This is the truth of the final verse:
“Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace.”
This is my last Weekend Coffee Share post of the year until January. Please stop by Part-Time Monster’s blog and enjoy a hot beverage with us.
Merry Christmas!
Second Wind Leisure Perspectives 
Such a beautiful post, filled with timeless reminders. Thank you for reposting.
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season!
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Thank you, Donna! Merry Christmas to you!
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We do indeed, need a little love, Terri. 🙂
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A sweet Christmas message! I got goosebumps while reading it. Lovely! Merry Christmas, Terri!
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Then my job is done, PJ, lol! Merry Christmas to you!
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Lovely post! It’s hard to believe that A Charlie Brown Christmas is 50 (I guess now 51) years old! It’s message is truly timeless and important for us all to remember. Enjoy your holiday, Terri! See you soon!
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Thanks, Janis! I remember watching this as a kid in Oregon–brings back great memories.
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Very sweet holiday post, Terri. Merry Christmas to you. 🎄
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Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you!
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Thanks for re-posting, Terri!! I love that you’re proud to stand up and declare Jesus as Savior!!
We all need a little love indeed!
Merry Christmas!
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Thank you, Melinda! Merry Christmas!
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You’re welcome, Terri. Merry Christmas to you!
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A timely post. We do need love. Have pleasant week.
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This world needs a lot of love. Merry Christmas!
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thank you, Merry Christmas to you!
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Beautiful post, Terri. I got goosebumps reading it. Opening our hearts to love is such an important message. Shared across my pages. Merry Christmas, sweet friend ♥
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Aww, thanks again, Tina!
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The funny thing is Charlie Brown kinda saddens me…he always seems so depressed. But the message is fabulous…why can’t we just love each other?
jodie
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So very true, Jody! Thanks for commenting (darn thing went to my spam folder)!
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas Terri, and a Happy New Year full of love, peace and happiness. 🙂
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I need to revisit that episode of Charlie Brown. I remember watching it as a child every Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Terri. 🎄
And a Happy and successful New Year 🎉
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I hope you get a chance to watch it. Merry Christmas to you!
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That IS what the holidays are all about.
Happy holidays, my friend Terri.
Janice
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Happy holidays, Janice! Enjoy your school break!
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Terri Christmas is gone but the message is always new. The Bloggers Pit Stop is going to feature your post on Friday.
Kathleen
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Oh thanks, Kathleen!
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