Merry Christmas (To The One I Used To Know) by Kelly Clarkson –
Wonderful by Cain –
Author: roberthansen1317
Follower of God, Jesus, my Lord and Saviour, father of four daughters, husband, runner, writer (when God tells me to write)
The Reindeer Revolt – The Story
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, you know Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, but do you know Cinnamon, Gumdrop, Sparkles, and Peppermint? Of course you don’t, because most of you have not heard of the great reindeer revolt.
It was December 17, 1938. Exactly seven days before Christmas Eve. As you would expect, the North Pole was extremely busy getting everything ready for the big night. All the elves were making the last of the toys for all the good girls and boys. Santa was checking his list, then checking it twice just to be sure no one was missed. Mrs. Claus was busy making snacks for everyone. The reindeer were finishing up the last of their training exercises.
Maybe it was because the reindeer were tired or maybe they felt they weren’t being respected enough but for whatever the reason, some of the reindeer decided they had had enough. Cinnamon, Gumdrop, Sparkles, and Peppermint had enough and decided they were no longer going to work on Christmas Eve. “We work every Christmas Eve and we are tired of it. We want to stay home and enjoy the evening with our families. All of us should join together and tell Santa no more.”
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen all said no. “We are not going to revolt against Santa. How can you do this? Think of all the children. We work one night a year. We have 364 days to relax and take vacations and do whatever we want. We enjoy our job and traveling all over the world and seeing all the decorations and the children eagerly awaiting our visit.”
This was not the first time that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen had seen a bad attitude from Cinnamon, Gumdrop, Sparkles, and Peppermint. In fact, over the last six months they had seen many warning signs. They tried talking to them, but never seemed to get anywhere. Cinnamon, Gumdrop, Sparkles, and Peppermint had even started calling Rudolph names and would not let him play in any reindeer games.
All the reindeer argued and fought for several days. We are right and this is what we are going to do. No, you are not right, we are right and we will stand our ground. Back and forth, back and forth it went.
Finally, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen decided that this could not go on. They made a very difficult decision, one that did not come easily and one that made them very sad. These reindeer have been friends their entire lives but they no longer saw eye to eye. They told Cinnamon, Gumdrop, Sparkles, and Peppermint that they could no longer be friends. They didn’t want Santa to think they were revolting too, just because of who they were friends with.
Santa saw what was going on and felt very sad for the reindeer. But, he too, had to make a very difficult decision. If Cinnamon, Gumdrop, Sparkles, and Peppermint did not want to fly on Christmas Eve, then he was not going to force them. But he knew he needed eight reindeer to fly.
He held tryouts and four reindeer stood out amongst the rest. They were Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen. They joined forces with Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen and became the eight famous reindeer you know today. Minus Rudolph of course, he would join the team a little later.
That is why you have never heard of Cinnamon, Gumdrop, Sparkles, and Peppermint. That is why a year later that Johnny Marks wrote Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with its famous opening lines of which you know. You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, you know Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, and the rest is history.
That is also why you should be wise and choose your friends wisely. You will be known by the company you keep.
Friends by Blake Shelton –
I’ve Got Friends That Do by Tim McGraw-
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer by –
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The Sun Doesn’t Always Come Out Tomorrow
Feeling lost at school and feeling ignored at home
Surrounded by people but feeling all alone
I think I’m tired of fighting the fight
I’m ready to leave this life tonight
There’s nothing here as far as I can see
I wonder if anyone will even miss me
Meanwhile two blocks away
Stacy winds up another day
She remembers him and when they were so close
But lately he seems distant, disappeared like a ghost
I’ll call him tomorrow to just say hi
She doesn’t know he’s ending his life tonight
Meanwhile two rooms away his parents talk
About how they might go take a walk
Should they go back to his room
They joke how it seems like a tomb
They remember how he laughed not long ago
Would they have tried harder if they had known?
Meanwhile two key strokes away
More of the kids in school type away
Making jokes and calling him names
Doesn’t he know he’s so lame
They wish he would go away and die
Tomorrow they will cry and wonder why
He thinks of how his life will end
Too many torn pieces to try to mend
His phone rings “hey how are you doing”
It’s Stacy asking how things are going
I was going to call you tomorrow but why wait
She didn’t know that tomorrow would’ve been one day too late
A knock on his door and mom says let’s leave
We are all going to go get some ice cream
No ifs ands or buts, you’re going
If they only knew what he thought of doing
His screen beeps and Scott starts to fight
What you guys say is wrong, it isn’t right
How about saying something positive
And he starts to think he might want to live
He gets off his bed and starts to head out the door
That’s when his bible fell onto the floor
A verse about you will have pain, suffering and sorrow
Then the Air1 verse of the day says hope in tomorrow
Then his youth pastor sent a text to see if he was okay
He sent back looks like I’ll make it through another day
Is there someone that you know
That thinks the sun won’t come up tomorrow
One Day Too Late by Skillet –
I Can’t Breathe by Bea Miller –
The Call by Matt Kennon –
Beautiful by MercyMe –
Hard Love by NeedToBreathe-
Hope by Ryan Calhoun –
My Friends by Oh Wonder –
Hope by Superchick-
Hope For The Hopeless by Papa Roach –
Remain by Royal Tailor –
Not Today by Hillsong United –
Be Still And Know by Hannah Kerr –
How Do You Get That Lonely by Blaine Larsen –
Storm Inside Of You by Veronica Ballestrini-
I Want To Live by Skillet –
Broken by Lifehouse –
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New and Original Christmas Songs 2021 #7 and #8
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At Christmas Time by Dupree –
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A Letter To Santa
Santa, I’m writing this letter
Asking for your help
I know in years past I’ve asked
For things for myself
But this year is a little different
And I know you know how
This world is a little dark and we could
Use some light right now
So many people are depressed
Giving up, waving the white flag
This year I’m asking for the world
If you could pull out of your bag
Some hope and put it
Underneath our trees
Some faith and give it
To those that don’t believe
And Santa we also need
Lots and lots of healing
All year round Christmas spirit
Open hearts, sharing feelings
But Santa, what we need the most
What we do not have enough of
I know it’s a big ask but what
We need is love, lots of love
What The World Needs Now (Cover) by Various –
Light A Candle by Wayne Haun –
Love Lighting The Dark by The Taylors –
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Love Not Hate- Teach A Human Day
History of the birds, Love Not Hate series
Love, Not Hate: The Reconciliation
Love, Not Hate: Tragedy At Mandalay Bay
Love, Not Hate: Continue To Love
I was having a hard time getting out of bed
So many negative thoughts in my head
Things like why can’t we learn from past mistakes
And why are we so full of hate
I was feeling really depressed
But I got up and got dressed
Maybe a nature walk will clear my mind
Talk to some animals, some peace I might find
The thing is, I didn’t expect to hear an answer
But out of nowhere came hate is like cancer
If left unchecked, it spreads like a wildfire
But it can be cured, hard work and love is required
I looked all around but not another human was found
I looked in the sky then looked to the ground
Then looked back up to see an eagle looking down at me
He stared me in the eyes and asked if I believed
If light can overcome this world so dark
To look deep inside to what was in my heart
Then a hundred or more birds flew into view
I stared in disbelief, not sure what to do
Then I looked at the eagle again
He said: you are not alone my friend
I wish we could learn from our past mistakes
And even now, when we wonder what it takes
For us all to love those that are different
We must make the effort, we must be deliberate
To open our eyes to the blindness
To walk hand in hand in kindness
To be open minded, to empathize
To be genuine, listen and never lie
To do small things with great love
Expect nothing in return but keep showing up
Give words of affirmation, be compassionate
Teach love by showing love, be an advocate
Ask how can you help, have empathy
We make it harder than it has to be
Love your enemies, pray for those who intend hurt
Give a hand to those down in the dirt
Let your light shine, do good deeds
I don’t know why but I said: send me
Then all the birds nodded their heads
All those yellows, browns , blacks, blues and reds
As I looked around, I felt my heart soften
But the eagle said: I must give words of caution
There will be some who will always hate
No matter how much light you bring to the day
But keep stepping, never give up, keep shining your light
I believe one day, we will drive the darkness out of the night
Comeback by Aaron Kelim (feat Vaughn Biggs)-
I’m Gonna Love by David Phelps-
Equals by The Alarm-
Faith Sees In The Dark by We Are Messengers-
Brighter Days by Blessing Offor-
Better Days by Dermot Kennedy-
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New and Original Christmas Songs 2021, #5 and #6
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Elf On The Shelf Is Missing
Our elf on the shelf is missing
Last seen on a frozen lake fishing
Maybe he fell in, but I suspect foul play
As a matter of fact, it was just the other day
Our teenager, the suspect, said she no longer believed
At first, I have to admit, I was quite relieved
No more candy wrappers to clean up
No more messes, no more spilled cups
No more having to re-roll the toilet paper
No more misadventure superhero capers
No more Christmas lights to untangle
No more worries he would end up mangled
Then it hit me, she no longer believed
My heart shrunk three sizes as I grieved
Not only had the elf on the shelf disappeared
But she no longer believed in the man with a beard
Would Christmas ever be the same?
Instead of snow, would it always rain?
But then, from upstairs, from my teenager’s room
It started off faint but I knew it was a familiar tune
My ears heard such a wonderful sound
She was singing Santa Claus is coming to town
Then she jumped into Frosty the Snowman
When she finished I held my wife’s hand
Christmas isn’t about Santa or an elf on a shelf
Christmas is about family and about something else
As she started to sing Silent Night
A terrible thing I suddenly realized
That as we looked for the elf all around
Nowhere in our house was Jesus to be found
Jesus was also missing, completely gone
An ancient star the wise men looked upon
A manger for there was no room at the inn
God came to earth to take away our sins
Then a thought went from my heart to my head
I remembered words I long ago had read
Today in the town of David a Savior is born
Born to die, our savior, our Lord
My heart grew three sizes as I remembered the true meaning
I was suddenly okay with Santa and the elf on the shelf leaving
Where’s The Line To See Jesus by Becky Kelley –
Christmas is All About You by Mallory Hope –
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New and Original Christmas Songs 2021 #3 and #4
It’s Only Christmas Once A Year by Norah Jones –
Evergreen by Pentatonix –
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The Christmas Tree
From the time she was a small sapling she knew what she was born for. She was born and raised on a Christmas tree farm. She heard stories from her family and friends about how one day she would be picked to go be inside someone’s house
Each year she grew a little bigger but each year she kept hearing people say the same thing. “She isn’t big enough.” “Her branches are still too weak.” “Her needles are too thin.”
She would wonder the same thing each year. “What’s wrong with me? Why doesn’t anyone want me? ”
Another year passed and she thought for sure this would be the year. She was almost as big as all the other trees but it was the same old story for our Christmas tree. “She isn’t quite there yet.” “She’s almost full enough but not as full as we want.” “Her branches still aren’t strong enough.”
Many more years passed and she still wasn’t being picked. She was really starting to wonder what was wrong with her. She was bigger than almost all the other trees. Her branches were fuller and stronger than the other trees. Other trees that were born after her were being picked but she still wasn’t. “Why doesn’t anyone want me?” “When will my time come?”
Another year passed and she was a full ten feet taller than any other tree. She had beautiful branches but she still wasn’t being picked. Now she heard things likes she’s too big, she can’t fit in our house, we don’t have enough lights and decorations to complete her.
Our Christmas tree was so sad. No one wanted her when she was young and small and no one wanted her when she was old and tall. She was thinking she will never know what it’s like to be decorated and look so lovely.
Our Christmas tree continued to grow and by the next year she was seventy-five feet tall. She could see the entire farm. That was when she saw this big truck coming on the farm. They came right up to her. One guy got out and looked at her and said “this tree is what we have been looking for. She will look beautiful at Rockefeller Center. We will decorate her and have so many lights on her. Millions of people will see her and admire how beautiful she is!”
Moral of the story is God will use you in His time. Be faithful and trust in Him and He will use you in ways you would never believe. We just have to be patient and wait for our calling.
Just Like Me by Vanessa Williams –
O Christmas Tree by Bobs and Lolo –
One Little Christmas Tree by Stevie Wonder –
The Little Christmas Tree by Nat King Cole –
While I’m Waiting by John Waller –
Use Me by All Things New –
I Will Wait by Aaron Shust –
I Will Wait by Darlene Zschech –
My God, My Music, My Life 