The Grinch and the Meaning of Christmas

 

The Grinch from Who-Ville woke up from the night

And to his surprise found a glistening sight

Children were singing, happy you see

But without their presents, how could this be?

And he puzzled three hours till his puzzler was sore

Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before

Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.

The Grinch then remembered a story he knew

It was the birth of a baby who isn’t a who

It wasn’t in Who-Ville that this story took place

But it was Bethlehem Joseph did face.

Joseph? Who is he?

A wise man? Maybe one of the three?

No No that wasn’t him you see

Joseph was the father to be.

He searched and searched to give Mary the best

However, instead he found no place to rest.

Joseph and Mary were very distraught.

No one would help them nor give them a cot.

The Innkeepers said the Inns were all full

But as for the Grinch he thought that was bull.

So Joseph thought. He thought and he thought till his thinker thunked.

A manger they found and the donkey kirplunked.

There in the stable were donkeys and sheep

But on that night they weren’t going to sleep

On that night our Savior was born

He was therein a manger, there to adorn.

The night was clear not a cloud in the sky

And Mary was singing a sweet lullaby.

The star shone down bright on the world below

Awaking the shepherds away they did go.

They followed the star in hopes that maybe

They would find Jesus a newborn baby.

When they came upon him he was wrapped up in clothes

These clothes were swaddling because no one yet knows

That this is Jesus their Lord, Savior, and King.

If only they knew great gifts they would bring.

What is that Grinch? Yes, you are right.

Gifts were given, but not on that night.

The wise men, there were three

Got together and did agree

That they must go and find God’s son

And give him gifts for he had none.

They had to travel far to see

This little boy who was no more than three

Jesus our brother gave a gift to you and me

Our Salvation, on the cross in Galilee

So when you shop and shop and you shop till you can shop no more

And there are lights, and tinsel, and presents galore

Don’t be a Grinch. Enjoy the season.

We feel Joy for good reason.

Take a moment to ponder and pray

And celebrate, it’s Jesus’ Birthday.