Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Holy Bible: KJV)
He came as a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Lived among us on earth…
God’s gifts to bestow.
∞ Christmas ∞
Poem by Bette A. Stevens
The last cookie baked, the final gift wrapped.
Christmas Eve is upon us…
It’s time to relax.
Christmas music is gently reminding us why
Lord Jesus, the Christ Child…
Came down from on high.
He came as a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Lived among us on earth…
God’s gifts to bestow.
Loving God, loving others —Christ bought with his life
He epitomized love…
Not anger or strife.
God’s love is a precious gift we’re to share
With all those we know…
And with folks everywhere.
Wishing you the love, joy and peace found in Jesus—the Christ Child. ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
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Thanks so much, Micki! ❤ xo
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Wonderful Christmas poem by Bette Stevens!!
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Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com! It’s lovely! Tweeted!
Tina
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Thank you, Tina. Wishing you and your family A Beautiful Christmas & God’s Richest Blessings in the New Year! ❤
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Perfect for Christmas, Bette. Hugs on the wing!
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Thank you, Teagan. ❤ Hugs!
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May your generous Christmas wish take wings and return to you a hundred times over.
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Holiday Hugs & Happy Christmas Wishes, Bernadette! ❤ xo
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Wish you a wonderful and magical holiday season, Bette! 😊😚❤🎄
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Thanks so much, Sarah. ❤ Wishing you the same, my friend… XO
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Thank you, Bette! 😄❤ xoxo
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I love your poem Bette and the video is quite magical. I feel all smiley watching it. xx
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Thank you, Brigid. Sending lots of love your way along with wishes for A Joyous Christmas! ❤ xo
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what a lovely, gentle and mindful poem that is …. you manage to capture the excitement and the true meaning of Christmas in a beautiful poem. Thank you.
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Thank you so much, Osyth. Wishing you and your family a blessed and beautiful Christmas! ❤
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It is entirely my pleasure and I wish precisely the same to you and yours 🎄
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A sweet and tender poem. Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart. Merry Christmas, my friend! ❤
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Thanks so much for your lovely comments, Tina. ❤ Blessings and love…
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Hugs, Bette ❤
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Lovely, thank you for sharing that, Bette x
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Thank you, Toni. ❤ XO
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Bette, this is a lovely poem. Merry Christmas, dear friend. I love your photo – beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️
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Sending lots of love your way and wishes for a wonder-filled Christmas! Thanks for being such a wonderful friend… ❤ xo
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Love this poem. It’s full of concrete images, sounds, and smells (baking cookies–yum). And Jesus really is the whole point of everything. Of all the blessings I’ve received, I count my faith as the greatest gift. 🙂
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FAITH…it is the greatest gift of all. HIS GIFT just keeps giving! ❤ Blessings and love, Cathleen. xo
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What a lovely poem AND a lovely picture of you in that cloche. Hope you and yours have a delightful Christmas. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Joe. ❤ Wishing you and yours a delightful Christmas, too!
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Beautiful, Bette! A lovely poem! May the Peace and Spirit of Christ live in our hearts each day. Wishing you a most blessed holiday and New Year, too!
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Thank you, Mary. ❤ Blessings and love to you and yours. XO
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What a lovely poem and post, Bette. Wishing you a blessed Christmas season. Hugs 💕
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Thank you, Lauren. ❤ Blessings and love to you and yours. XO
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This was beautiful, Bette. Wishing you that same extraordinary peace that only He can bring, in return. Merry Christmas!
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Thank you, Mae. ❤ Peace, joy and love of Christ to you at Christmas and always, my friend. XO
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Beautiful poem, Bette. Merry Christmas! ❤
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Thank you, Diana. ❤ XO
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That was lovely, Bette. Thank you.
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Thank you, Sharon. ❤ XO
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Lovely poem Bette. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas dear friend!
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Thank you, Balroop. ❤ xo
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Beautiful poem, Bette❣️Thank you.
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Thank you, Vashti! ❤ XO
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What a lovely Christmas poem. 🙂
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Thank you, Marje. ❤ Wishing you a blessed and beautiful Christmas! xo
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Beautiful, Bette. Thank you.
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Thank you, John. ❤ Christmas love and blessings to you and yours…
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And to you and yours Bette.
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This is beautiful, Bette. Thanks so much for sharing the love and joy. XO
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Thank you, Natalie. ❤ Merry Christmas! xo
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Glorious! Thank you, for wrapping us in love. ❤
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Thanks so much, Annette. ❤ Sending lots of love your way and wishes for a beautiful and blessed Christmas! xo
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Oh, a perfect and beautiful poem for Christmas, Bette. Merry Christmas 🎄
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Thank you, Eugenia. ❤ Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas, too!🎄xo
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Bette, thank you for sharing the true meaning of Christmas. Your video is beautiful as is your poem. I’ll share this post.
Merry Christmas 🎄
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Thanks so much, dear Tracy. ❤ Wishing you and your a Very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with abundant blessings! XO
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Lovely Bette, thank you. Wrapping you in ❤ xX
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Thanks, Jane. ❤ Christmas hugs & kisses!
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What a beautiful poem, Bette. And so lovely with the visuals and music. Thanks for sharing how Christmas is just the beginning of something the world needs. Peace to you and a joyous Christmas!
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Thank you, Molly. ❤ ƤҼƌҪҼ ƌƝƊ ĻƠṼҼ! ❤ xo
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Lovely, Bette – the poem, the visuals and the music. Have a wonderful Christmas – and bathe in the glow all the way to Epiphany.
xx,
mgh
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Thank you, Madelyn. ❤ Sending love and Christmas blessings… xo
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Bette, what a special gift for us all and I delighted in reading your poem and viewing your special slide show video of it…just precious! Last night we went to Lucia at St. Paul’s Cathedral and it was the most wondrous occasion- when all the lights were turned off, the giant cathedral thrown into the darkness and then Lucia slowly arrives with the 100 strong choir, singing, bearing candles….light, love and life! Hugs & love xx
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Thank you, Annika. Your evening at St. Paul’s Cathedral sounds perfectly wonderful…I can feel the light, love and life across the miles. Christmas blessings & love to you and yours! ❤ xo
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A beautiful poem, Bette. The picture show is also lovely. Have a wonderful festive season.
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Thank you, Robbie. ❤ Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season, too! xo
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What a lovely poem, Bette. It covers the true meaning of Christmas in such beautiful words. Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas.
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Thank you, dear Micki. ❤ Wishing you a Merry and Blessed Christmas, too! ❤ xo
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Bette, you are a gem! Thanks for sharing these most meaningful words.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you.
P.S.Did you paint the banner at the top of this page? I love it!
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments , Mary. I created the blog banner using one of my photos and Adobe Illustrator. Wishing you and yours abundant blessings at Christmas and always! ❤ xo
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Dear Bette, this is lovely! Christ does epitomize love and yes we are to share it with everyone. Thank you for this beautiful treat tonight! Love, hugs and blessings to you! xoxo
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Thank you, Gayl. Wishing you and yours a beautiful and blessed Christmas! ❤ xo
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Beautiful poem, Bette! Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too! ❤️ 😘 🤗
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Thank you, Janice. ❤ Christmas blessings and love to you and yours… xo
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Thank you, dear Bette! 💕🌲🎁🎊
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing that Bette.
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Thank you, Rogene. ❤ Christmas blessings to you and yours! xo
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