Finish the Lyric
Jesus loves me this I know...
For the Bible tells me so
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.”
Polar Express
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
John 3:16
“I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree”
All I want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
In this country, people love decorating their houses with lights (and spend up to $6 million doing this).
The United States
Deck the halls with…
boughs of holly
”You stink. You smell like beef and cheese. You don’t smell like Santa.”
Elf
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
“You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing, let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly”
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
In this country, only about 1% of the population celebrates Christmas even though a majority of Christmas decorations and products are made here.
China
Joy to the world! The Savior reigns…
Let men their songs employ
“Now you listen to me, young lady! Even if we’re horribly mangled, there’ll be no sad faces on Christmas.”
The Grinch
"But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ."
Philippians 3:7
”It‘s the most beautiful time of the year, lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer.”
Mistletoe by Justin Bieber
In this country, it’s summertime when Christmas is celebrated, so Santa wears a lighter suit and distributes presents by a ladder or a trampoline.
Brazil
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring…
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
“A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every twenty-fifth of December! But I suppose you must have the whole day. Be here all the earlier next morning.”
A Christmas Carol
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’
Numbers 6:24-26
“Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye”
Last Christmas by Wham!
In this country, many children get two sets of gifts – one on the 24th of December and a larger gift on the 6th of January.
Italy
Silent night, holy night!
Son of God love's pure light…
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
“It's too early. I never eat December snowflakes. I always wait until January.”
A Charlie Brown Christmas
"By the power of the Holy Spirit we abound with hope because our God is a God of hope, who fills His children with all joy and peace."
Romans 15:13
“I'm dreaming tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you”
I’ll be Home for Christmas by Michael Buble
In this country, Christmas is considered the “Festival of Love”. It is not uncommon to see couples spending a romantic evening together, while singles will be out partying and looking for the love of their life.
Japan