Linus Tells Charlie Brown the True Meaning of Christmas
It's become a NewsBusters tradition to have the Peanuts character Linus explain the true meaning of Christmas.
Without further ado (video follows with transcript and commentary):
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks 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 tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a savior, tis Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.
NewsBusters and the Media Research Center wish a very Merry Christmas to all their members, readers, and supporters.
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beautiful
Submitted by Tatfreak79 on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 9:35am.
My wife and I watched this on Christmas Eve as a sort of tradition we began a few years back. And it is without a doubt the best part of any Christmas special.
OK, now it's officially
Submitted by motherbelt on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 10:00am.
OK, now it's officially Christmas on NB!
Merry Christmas everyone!
motherbelt.....Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to
Submitted by Rush Fan on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 3:54pm.
you, and to all our enlightened NewsBusters' members.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year to Matthew, Brent, Tim, Rich, Ken, Noel and all the Contributing Editors and Staff. Thank you ALL for your difficult but important task of keeping us informed of the rampant liberal media bias.
My favorite Christmas song...
Submitted by Hog_Flambe on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 10:05am.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFvth5GWFSw
Merry Christmas, everyone!!!
Excellent
Submitted by Rukus on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 2:29pm.
This is one of my favorites. Christmas Canon Rock (Jennifer Cella is awesome!)
This Exposition Of Linus, & Gibson's 'The Passion Of The Christ'
Submitted by whraglyn on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 10:05am.
...are the zenith of proof Hollywood IS capable of producing uplifting stories. Those few lines of the Bible spoken by Linus are supremely sublime in their use of the voice of a child to speak directly to the hearts and the minds of those in the audience.
Gibsons' 'Passion' explores in exquisite detail of feeling that love our God and our Lord have for each one of us, and is a triumph of the use by God of the resources of even HollywoodBabylon, a primary center of Luciferan power in this world.
Taken together, they form a storytelling duet of the love of God and of our Lord for vain, foolish, selfish, fearful, striving, and proud men such as me.
Hosannah! Hosannah! Hosannah! To God and The Lamb!
The Lord Is Come! The Lord Is Come! The Lord Is Come!
Scott Ragland
San Antonio, (Thank God For), TEXAS
(Sorry, folks; a bit overwrought as the conclusion of 'The Prince Of Egypt' is playing out now)
There is so much proof of the
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 1:19pm.
There is so much proof of the providence of God in the Christmas story. Satan got Mary on that donkey thinking she would miscarry. Then he had them put in a stable so people would not accept a king born in a barn. Then Herod tried to get the wise men to divulge where the child was so he could worship him. He really wanted to kil him and the wise men were sent home a different route. Everything he did played right into God's hand and fulfilled the prophecies.
The 3 gifts? They weren't just any old gift. Each one had a meaning. . They signified Christ as Priest, Saviour, and King. There may have been more than 3 wise men but only three brought gifts.
Amen.
Submitted by HockeyKid on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 10:07am.
I had this very reading at our Christmas Eve service last night. Someone asked if I didn't have it memorized, and I immediately thought, "I should--Linus has been teaching it to us all these years!"
Merry Christmas, everyone!
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
and
Submitted by motherbelt on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 10:33am.
a little child shall lead them.....
"Mele Kalikimaka"
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 10:57am.
Every time I hear Bing Crobsy sing that song it reminds me of cousin Eddie on the diving board.
Merry Christmas y'all.
LOL rick....
Submitted by motherbelt on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:39am.
and we will be watching that movie today, along with "A Christmas Story."
Watched it Friday night.
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:58am.
Watched it Friday night. Several weeks back we went to the Trade It store to get a new monitor. She found the DVD and picked it up. The lady at the counter looked at it and said it was scratched so she gave it to her.. She was planning on watching it while I drove home.We didn't get to go.
The wife can't stand A Christmas Story. We would to my oldest daughter's for Christmas day lunch. She had that on the TV every year. My father in law told my wife to find out when it was on he wanted to watch it.
A Marine's Christmas
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:19am.
Last Sunday my daughter read this in church with members of our church that are deployed being shown behind her. You may have read it before.
Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,
In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney with presents to give,
And had to see just who in this home did live.
I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,
No tinsel, No Presents, Not even a tree.
No stocking by the mantle, just boots full of sand.
On the wall hung pictures, of a distant land.
With Medals and Badges, Awards of all kinds,
A sober thought, came to mind.
For this house was different, it was dark and dreary,
I found the home of a Marine, Once I could see clearly.
The Soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone,
Curled up on the floor, In his one bedroom home.
The face was so gentle, The room in such disorder,
Not how I pictured, A United States Soldier.
Was this the hero of whom Id just read?
Curled up on a poncho, The floor for a bed?
I realized the families that I saw this night,
Owed their lives to these soldiers, Who where willing to fight.
Soon around the world, children would play,
And grownups would celebrate, a bright Christmas day.
They enjoyed Freedom, each month of the year,
Because of these soldiers, like the one lying here.
I couldnt help wonder, how many lay alone,
On a cold Christmas Eve, In a land Far from home.
The very thought, brought a tear to my eye.
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
The soldier awakened, and I heard a rough voice,
"Santa dont cry, this life is my choice;
I fight for Freedom, I dont ask for more,
My life is my God, My Country, My Corps."
The soldier rolled over, and soon drifted to sleep.
I couldnt control it, I continued to weep.
I kept watch for hours, So silent and still
And we both shivered from the cold nights chill.
I didnt want to leave on that cold, dark night,
This Guardian of Honor, so willing to fight.
Then the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure,
Whispered, "Carry on Santa. Its Christmas Day, All is Secure."
One look at my watch, and I knew he was right.
Merry Christmas my friend, And to all a good night.'
Merry Christmas to all those who are performing guard duty on the 38th parallel, some remote out post in Afganistan, perfoming watch on a carrier in the Indian Ocean, loading fuel into a KC-147 tanker in Alaska, floating around the horm of Africa on a troop ship. or walking a guard post at Fort Hood. Because of your service we can celebrate Christmas as a free people.
Thank you Rick
Submitted by cocodrie on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:26am.
Have a blessed Christmas and a blessed year.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
And I came across this,
Submitted by motherbelt on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:47am.
And I came across this, earlier this AM...a tribute to those who have given their all, to make certain that "all is secure."
They only go to Arlington, but those at Arlington are symbolic of all our military dead, all over the country and the world.
2011 Wreath Escort to Arlington
H/T Michelle Malkin
I was not aware this was
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 4:33pm.
I was not aware this was going on.
Merry Christmas
Submitted by OldNavyChief on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 1:01pm.
Bravo Zulu!
Merry Christmas NBers
Submitted by bkeyser on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:45am.
Here's hoping for a healthy and happier New Year.
One of my new favorites....
Submitted by motherbelt on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 12:07pm.
since Noel posted it her a couple of years ago in the Christmas OT....
And always appropriate for the times we live in.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
My wife and I just watched
Submitted by redmike on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 12:28pm.
My wife and I just watched this last night. It's too bad that iTunes has it bundled with Flashbeagle.
Merry Christmas to all
Submitted by Firmworm on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 12:36pm.
Merry Christmas to all and don't forget...'A hug is the perfect Christmas Gift, one size fits all and it is easily returned'.
A message from Owl Gore
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 1:26pm.
A message from Owl Gore
Here's my version of Christmas!
Submitted by Coldsnap on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 1:38pm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS4G2f2Xy3w
Yes, you can all bow before me. =)
A little bit of Christmas magic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS4G2f2Xy3w
Merry Christmas, NB
Submitted by Unsane on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 2:23pm.
С Рождеством!!! Fröliche Weinachten!!!
"CONSUMED DEMOCRACY RETURNS A SOCIALIST REGIME" - Slayer, "Fictional Reality", from Divine Intervention (1994)
Can you imagine if that debuted today?
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 2:27pm.
The libs and the athiests would have a sh^t fit!
We Need God In America Again
Submitted by Retired Geek on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 3:56pm.
This is the 'Theme Song' of a new blog I constructed for a Christian Brother.
We need to be reminded what this country was started for!
http://godinamerica2011.blogspot.com/2011/12/carman-god-in-america.html
Christmas 1944
Submitted by ricklail on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 5:23pm.
Let's not forget those that were dying on Christmas 1944 as the Battle of Bulge was raging. Don't forget the bravery of the men of the 101st Airborne and the 10th Armor as they were holding the crossroads at Bastonge, Belgium. Don't forget the men of Patton's 3rd Army that pushed their way further and faster engaging more Germany divisions than had been done before to rescue those men at Bastonge. (The 101st claims they didn't need rescue.) NUTS
Merry Christmas Vets
I didn't mean to forget those Marines, sailors, airmen and dog faces that were dying in the Pacific at the same time. I was Army and I am proud of what they did in Europe.
Thanks Noel, and Merry Christmas to everybody at NB
Submitted by Dave. on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 8:27pm.
Yeah, I'm a little late, as I have been not a little busy today.
While the family has been sitting around yapping and watching TV all day, Dave has been slinging hash since about 9:00 am.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
it really is the simple
Submitted by Tidy Bowl Man on Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:57pm.
It really is the simple things that get you thru.... God Bless you and yours thru this holiday season. From one Microbiologist to another....