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The Story of The Empty Stocking?
The Empty Stocking
I´d like to tell you the story about the empty stocking.
Once upon a midnight clear there was a child´s cry, and a blazing star hung over a stable, and wise men came with birthday gifts. We haven’t forgotten that night throughout the centuries; we celebrate it with the sound of bells, and with stars on Christmas trees, and with gifts; but especially with gifts. You give me a tie, I give you a book; Uncle Henry could use a new pipe, and Aunt Martha always wanted an orange squeezer. O´ we forget no one, and all the stocking are filled; all that is except one: and we have even forgotten to hang it up; the stocking for the child born in the manger. It’s His birthday were celebrating; let us never forget this, but let us ask ourselves what He would wish for most; and then, let each of us put in our share: Warm hearts, loving kindness, and a stretched out hand of tolerance; all the shining gifts that make for peace on earth.
**It´s not really a question, but then again, it does cause us to look at ourselves.
9 Answers
- MeLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Beautiful! Yes we all need to look inside ourselves and dig a little deeper to help out the less fortunate. Whether it be a neighbor or a family member or a homeless pet who could use our help, let us all open our hearts and pocketbooks to those who are less fortunate.
If nothing else we can all give of our heart and show kindness to those in need!
That goes for everyday, not just Christmas as there are many "Empty Stockings"!!
- jandismommieLv 71 decade ago
It doesn't make me look at myself because I always try to help others when I can and be the best person possible. A lot of people have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas but then again a lot haven't and the ones who haven't are the ones that will help keep the true meaning alive.
- When Doves CryLv 51 decade ago
We all do need to look inside ourselves and maybe give just a little bit more than we usually do.
I think "Give til it hurts"
Too many people are hurting and each of us can make a difference if only to one person, one animal or the earth.
- AkumaLv 61 decade ago
Hm. Interesting enough, but Christmas was a Pagan celebration long before Jesus is supposed to have been born.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
U R Rite it does cause us to look inside of ourselves!
- ☼ GƖơώ ✞ Ѡɪηǥs ☼Lv 71 decade ago
All the things He lived, when He walked among us.
How beautiful it would be for Him to see that He made that great impact on all of humanity. God would be smiling down on all of us!
- Anne CLv 51 decade ago
it is a question really, and answers will vary.
"what can i put in the empty stocking of the celebrant..."
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Good story.
