You are probably familiar with the story of the woman who went to the post office to buy stamps for Christmas cards.
She said to the clerk, “May I have 50 Christmas stamps?”
The clerk said, “What denomination?”
The woman said, “God help us. Has it come to this? Give me 6 Catholic, 12 Presbyterian, 10 Lutheran and 22 Baptist.”
It never ceases to amaze me that around this world on this night among Christians of every nation, and yes, every denomination, people of every age and race and language are bowing and giving thanks for a babe born long ago in Bethlehem of Judea.
Christmas Eve means different things, depending on your age. For our children it is the most exciting evening of the year as you await the arrival of Santa. For parents it might mean something more. One unknown mother s…