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Yes, this is the time of the year when we remember,those no longer with us, or those who whom we would wish to be with, but, remember this, the feeling should be a feeling all the year round. This world is a troubled enough place as it is, let us, like Ebenezer Scrooge, see that light that shines within us all, and celebrate it, befriend it, love with it, be that light. Let us then, also, remember those less fortunate than ourselves, bring them some of the the glorious light, again, not just at this time of the year, but all the year round. Let us remember those immortal lines uttered by Tiny Tim, in
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol,
God Bless Us, God Bless Us Everyone
Christmas Must Be Tonight
Come down to the manger, see the little stranger
Wrapped in swaddling clothes, the prince of peace Wheels start turning, torches start burning And the old wise men journey from the East How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light This must be Christmas, must be tonight A shepherd on a hillside, while over my flock I bide
Oh a cold winter night a band of angels sing In a dream I heard a voice saying "fear not, come rejoice It's the end of the beginning, praise the new born king" How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light This must be Christmas, must be tonight I saw it with my own eyes, written up in the skies
But why a simple herdsmen such as I And then it came to pass, he was born at last Right below the star that shines on high How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter, Mary carried the light This must be Christmas, must be tonight [J.Robbie Robertson]
© 1977 Medicine Hat Music
from the albums:
On Friday afternoon (23rd November 2007) two people were told that their son had contracted Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.. This is a life threatening but often curable cancer. On 24th November 2008 it will be his birthday, he will be seven. Let our prayers and thoughts be with him and his family, his Mum, his Dad, and his two siblings Get Well Soon, Jack.
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A Merry Albion Christmas Fire and Sleet and Candlelight Albion Christmas Band Tour 2008 On Christmas Night All Christians Sing external internet links 1914
it was not a myth as some
would have us believe it really did happen "It was a day of peace in war,"
commented a German participant,
"It is only a pity that it was not decisive peace." from the BBC archives.
Simpson, Fraser, Boyes, Freya,
Coope and Boyes (in that order). another Christmas website from
Sam and Lizzie
our Myspace space, with videos and lot of links to here, there and everywhere
a new medium, pagii.com, spreading the message around
and a lovely time was had by all, now go a see them for yourself.
it all begins with the lights being turned on, on 8th November 2008. there's something for everyone happening in Birmingham this Christmas.
Details of all the events happening in the Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley areas will be appearing as they are confirmed
Santa & his real reindeer, children’s rides,school choirs, Mayhem Circus,
Fairfield Brass Band.With free mince pies and mulled wine Hazelwell Church in Kings Heath, Birmingham, aims to become the 'Greenest Church in the UK' with a massive Christmas tree-fest.(2007)
Traditional stalls will be offering the usual array of traditional handmade toys, Christmas decorations, beautiful jewellery, craft goods as well as a helter skelter and carousel to keep younger visitors entertained. plus
from the fair
Christmas is a time for thinking of others, and this year
Birmingham Children’s Hospital would like to invite you to dedicate a light on our Christmas tree to the special people in your life
A Christmas tree designed to remember loved ones who have died is to be put up in Birmingham city centre (2007)
our wee website about this very exciting Ashley Hutchings Christmas project, and now recognised by
Ashley Hutchings and by
Talking Elephant Records, sort of unofficially official. Massive thanks to Ashley and to Talking Elephant
Jackie Smith found herself on the streets for Christmas 2006, but this year she and her family are secure in a home of their own. The financial cost of the season is a burden though. Listen to what Jackie has to say (we're leaving the link to this item intact, though it happened in 2007, as a reminder to us all)
a non-profitmaking organisation which exists to record and promote local carol singing traditions. Its main roles are undertaking fieldwork and research, organising the collection of source material, and promoting local carol singing traditions
In a quiet corner of Birmingham, Graham Gilbert is growing more than a million Christmas trees. Have a look around Woods Farm.
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