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Christmas Eve Ponderings (poem) by Bette A. Stevens + Christmas Music

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Wishing you a beautiful Christmas and a New Year filled with God’s richest blessings… 💞 ~Bette A. Stevens

Bette A. Stevens's avatarBette A. Stevens, Maine Author

Christmas Eve Ponderings

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

Not with just those we know…

But with folks everywhere.

© Bette A. Stevens, Maine author

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”
LUKE 2:11 (KJV) Bible


Christmas music in a 3 hours long playlist. Traditional Christmas songs & carols featuring piano, violin & orchestra – arranged and recorded by Peder B. Helland. Christmas songs in the mix:…

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on 12/24/2020

Comments on: "Christmas Eve Ponderings (poem) by Bette A. Stevens + Christmas Music" (56)

  1. Nandana. Sreekumar's avatar
    Nandana. Sreekumar said:
    12/30/2020 at 12:56 pm

    I know it’s late but I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year ✋💖💫

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  2. Nandana. Sreekumar's avatar
    Nandana. Sreekumar said:
    12/30/2020 at 12:55 pm

    Soo beautiful 🥺💖🎄

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  3. Grammy Writes's avatar
    Grammy Writes said:
    12/28/2020 at 1:46 pm

    Such lovely “ponderings”!

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  4. karenringalls's avatar
    karenringalls said:
    12/28/2020 at 10:25 am

    Some beautiful thoughts. Wishing for you the very best in 2021.

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  5. The Thinking WASP's avatar
    The Thinking WASP said:
    12/27/2020 at 7:10 pm

    Hi there Bette. I’ve just followed.

    I loved this post. Thank you for sharing.

    What do you and your readers think of this Christmas music? …. https://thethinkingwasp.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/kings-college-carols/

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  6. literaryeyes's avatar
    literaryeyes said:
    12/25/2020 at 8:40 pm

    I listened to Christmas music online all afternoon. It was an awesome way to spend a snowy day in Viriginia.

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    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      12/26/2020 at 8:25 pm

      Hi Mary… ❤ I did the same up here in ME where the snow disappeared and the rains came down! Love this Christmas video and glad to know you enjoyed it too! Holiday love and New Year blessings! xo

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  7. Author Jan Sikes's avatar
    Jan Sikes said:
    12/25/2020 at 3:46 pm

    Just beautiful, Bette! Merry Christmas!

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  8. marianbeaman's avatar
    marianbeaman said:
    12/25/2020 at 10:24 am

    The true meaning of Christmas is always a comfort. Thank you for turning our thoughts to the eternal with your lovely poem and the scriptural reference!

    Christmas blessings and high hopes for 2021!

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  9. Book Club Mom's avatar
    Book Club Mom said:
    12/25/2020 at 9:27 am

    Merry Christmas, Bette! 🎄

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  10. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar
    boundlessblessingsblog said:
    12/25/2020 at 8:44 am

    The real meaning of Christmas so well penned, Bette. Merry Christmas to you and to your family.

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    patgarcia said:
    12/25/2020 at 6:37 am

    Hi Bette,
    Merry Christmas and may you and your family have a joyous and successful 2021. Thank you so much for your friendship that has held true and fast even when we were no longer in touch with one another. I appreciate you dearly.
    Be safe and God Bless You
    Shalom aleichem,
    Pat Garcia

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  13. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor said:
    12/25/2020 at 1:07 am

    Wonderfully put, Bette. Each day is an opportunity to spread goodwill to others, whether we know them or not. It takes no effort to be kind—happy holidays to you and your family.

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  14. manningtreearchive's avatar
    manningtreearchive said:
    12/25/2020 at 1:01 am

    Merry Christmas, Bette

    Liked by 1 person

  15. Eunice Miller's avatar
    Eunice Miller said:
    12/24/2020 at 8:21 pm

    Merry Christmas stay safe

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  16. Miriam Hurdle's avatar
    Miriam Hurdle said:
    12/24/2020 at 8:04 pm

    Beautiful, Bette! Merry Christmas to you and your family! ☃️🎄 I’ll listen to the music all day tomorrow. 💖

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  17. Rosaliene Bacchus's avatar
    Rosaliene Bacchus said:
    12/24/2020 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks for the good wishes of the season. Wishing you and your loved ones the same ❤

    Liked by 2 people

  18. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano said:
    12/24/2020 at 6:12 pm

    Lovely Bette! Merry Christmas… Sending hugs and love. 💗

    Liked by 2 people

  19. walesforevercymru's avatar
    walesforevercymru said:
    12/24/2020 at 5:06 pm

    So beautiful, Bette. The true meaning of Christmas. Thank you 💙

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  20. Jill Weatherholt's avatar
    Jill Weatherholt said:
    12/24/2020 at 4:39 pm

    Merry Christmas! xo

    Liked by 2 people

  21. rithebard's avatar
    rithebard said:
    12/24/2020 at 4:35 pm

    great poem

     

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  23. Priscilla Bettis's avatar
    Priscilla Bettis said:
    12/24/2020 at 3:51 pm

    A beautiful poem.:-) Have a blessed Christmas!

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    B R Chitwood said:
    12/24/2020 at 3:28 pm

    So Very Lovely, dear Bette! Wishing you wonderful holidays…

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  25. Becky Ross Michael's avatar
    Becky Ross Michael said:
    12/24/2020 at 3:12 pm

    Lovely, and thanks for the link to the music collection, Bette! It takes a while to load, so visitors shouldn’t give up:)

    Liked by 3 people

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    12/24/2020 at 3:10 pm

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  27. River Dixon's avatar
    River Dixon said:
    12/24/2020 at 3:03 pm

    Merry Christmas, Bette.

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  28. Sandee's avatar
    Sandee said:
    12/24/2020 at 2:57 pm

    • ★ Merry ★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •
    •。★ Christmas ★。* 。
    ° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
    ˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
    ˚ ˛ •˛• ˚｜ 田田 ｜門｜ ˚
    * Joy to all! ♫•*¨* Peace on Earth ♪♫•*¨*

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