This page is all about Christmas.
It’s the time of year again that we enjoy with our families,friends and our colleagues.
This page has a Selfadvocatenet.com Christmas Message 2025 as well.
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What is Christmas
Christmas is an annual festival on December 25th that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, but has also become a major cultural celebration for many worldwide. It is observed as both a religious holiday with church services and as a secular holiday with traditions like decorating trees, exchanging gifts, and spending time with family and friends.
- Commemoration: Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, a central event in Christianity.
- Significance: For Christians, it is a celebration of Jesus’s birth, representing hope and salvation.
- Observances: Many Christians attend special church services on Christmas and during the season of Advent leading up to it.
- Date: It is celebrated every year on December 25th.
- Traditions: Common traditions include decorating homes with lights and Christmas trees, feasting, singing carols, and exchanging gifts.
- Time for family: It is a time for family and friends to gather together.
- Cultural impact: While rooted in Christianity, it has evolved into a major international cultural event that many non-Christians also observe
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Selfadvocatenet.com Christmas Message 2025
The following Statement by Prime Minister Carney
This is a season of joy for families, and I hope that you find time to rest, reconnect, and celebrate with the people you love most.
For Christians, Christmas holds a special meaning. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, to rejoice in the light that he brings, and to recommit to following his example of service, forgiveness, and generosity.
The holidays remind Canadians of all traditions that there can be hope after despair, that light follows darkness.
Although this year has brought more than its share of challenges to our country, we have also been reminded that we are fortunate to be part of one extraordinary, generous, and caring nation.
We’re strongest when we are united, when we look out for each other, and when we take care of each other.
Merry Christmas, Canada, from my family to yours.”
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The Following Statement by BC Premier David Eby
Victoria Wednesday, December 24, 2025 7:30 AM
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Christmas:
“Christmas is a time of joy, giving and togetherness. As people throughout the province put the finishing touches on special gifts, festive meals and holiday decorations, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for the generosity you have shown this season and wish you a safe, peaceful and memorable holiday.
“Christmas is one of the most cherished days on the Christian calendar, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians celebrate by attending special church services, gathering with loved ones and reflecting on the Lord’s teachings of peace, love, humility and service to others. These values are at the heart of Christianity and inspire people of all backgrounds to embrace the spirit of the season.
“This year has brought challenges and uncertainty to people here in B.C. and around the world. Yet this holiday season has shown once again that when times are tough, British Columbians are there for one another.
“Throughout the province, people of all ages have been spreading holiday cheer. School communities have contributed to toy drives, filled Christmas hampers and supported local food banks. Neighbours have been shovelling walkways, running errands and checking in on seniors who live alone. And communities big and small have rallied around families facing hardship, to ensure everyone can share in the joy of the season.
“These acts of kindness reflect the true spirit of Christmas – and the true spirit of British Columbia.
“This Christmas, our family will celebrate with friends, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents, with gratitude for all of our shared blessings and a commitment to work for a better world at work, school and home in the year to come.
“From my family to yours, merry Christmas and happy new year!”
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King Charles’ Christmas Message 2025 From Buckingham Palace
“A few weeks ago, the Queen and I were delighted to make a state visit to the Vatican where we prayed with Pope Leo in a historic moment of spiritual unity. Together, we celebrated the Jubilee theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.
“Pilgrimage is a word less used today, but it has particular significance for our modern world, and especially at Christmas. It is about journeying forward, into the future, while also journeying back to remember the past and learn from its lessons.
“We did this during the summer, as we celebrated the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day.
“The end of the Second World War is now remembered by fewer and fewer of us, as the years pass. But the courage and sacrifice of our servicemen and women, and the way communities came together in the face of such great challenge, carry a timeless message for us all.
“These are the values which have shaped our country and the Commonwealth. As we hear of division, both at home and abroad, they are the values of which we must never lose sight.
“For instance, it is impossible not to be deeply moved by the ages of the fallen – as the gravestones in our war cemeteries remind us. The young people who fought and helped save us from defeat in both world wars were often only 18, 19 or 20 years of age.
“Journeying is a constant theme of the Christmas story. The holy family made a journey to Bethlehem and arrived homeless without proper shelter.
“The wise men made a pilgrimage from the east to worship at the cradle of Christ; and the shepherds journeyed from field to town in search of Jesus, the saviour of the world. In each case, they journeyed with others, and relied on the companionship and kindness of others. Through physical and mental challenge, they found an inner strength.
“To this day, in times of uncertainty, these ways of living are treasured by all the great faiths and provide us with deep wells of hope: of resilience in the face of adversity; peace through forgiveness; simply getting to know our neighbours and, by showing respect to one another, creating new friendships.
“Indeed, as our world seems to spin ever faster, our journeying may pause, to quieten our minds – in TS Eliot’s words ‘At the still point of the turning world’ – and allow our souls to renew.
“In this, with the great diversity of our communities, we can find the strength to ensure that right triumphs over wrong.
“It seems to me that we need to cherish the values of compassion and reconciliation; the way our Lord lived and died.
“This year, I have heard so many examples of this, both here and abroad. These stories of the triumph of courage over adversity give me hope, from our venerable military veterans to selfless humanitarian workers in this century’s most dangerous conflict zones; to the ways in which individuals and communities display spontaneous bravery, instinctively placing themselves in harm’s way to defend others.
“As I meet people of different faiths, I find it enormously encouraging to hear how much we have in common; a shared longing for peace and a deep respect for all life. If we can find time in our journey through life to think on these virtues we can all make the future more hopeful.
“Of course, the greatest pilgrimage of all is the journey we celebrate today – the story of The One who ‘came down to Earth from Heaven’, ‘whose shelter was a stable’ and who shared his life with ‘the poor and lowly’.
“It was a pilgrimage with a purpose, heralded by angels, that there should be peace on Earth. That prayer for peace and reconciliation – for ‘doing to others as we would have them do to us’ – which rang out over the fields near Bethlehem more than two thousand years ago, still reverberates from there and around the world today.
“It is a prayer for our times, and our communities too, as we journey through our lives.
So, with these words and my whole heart, I wish you all a most peaceful and very happy Christmas.
Pop Leo his Christmas Day message 2025
Dear brothers and sisters,
“Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Savior has been born in the world. Today, true peace has come down to us from heaven” (Entrance Antiphon, Christmas Mass during the Night). Thus sings the liturgy on Christmas night, and the announcement of Bethlehem resounds in the Church: the Child born of the Virgin Mary is Christ the Lord, sent by the Father to save us from sin and death. Indeed, he is our peace; he has conquered hatred and enmity through God’s merciful love. For this reason, “the Lord’s birth is the birth of peace” (Saint Leo the Great, Sermon 26).
Jesus was born in a stable because there was no room for him in the inn. As soon as he was born, his mother Mary “wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger” (cf. Lk 2:7). The Son of God, through whom all things were created, was not welcomed, and a poor manger for animals was his crib.
The eternal Word of the Father whom the heavens cannot contain chose to come into the world in this way. Out of love, he wanted to be born of a woman and so share our humanity; out of love, he accepted poverty and rejection, identifying himself with those who are discarded and excluded.
Already in the birth of Jesus, we glimpse the fundamental decision that would guide the entire life of the Son of God, even to his death on the cross: the decision not to leave us under the burden of sin, but to bear it himself for us, to take it upon himself. He alone could do so. At the same time, however, he showed us what we alone can do, which is to take on our own share of responsibility. Indeed, God, who created us without us, will not save us without us (cf. Saint Augustine, Sermon 169, 11, 13), that is, without our free will to love. Those who do not love are not saved; they are lost. And those who do not love their brother or sister whom they see, cannot love God whom they do not see (cf. 1 Jn 4:20).
Sisters and brothers, responsibility is the sure way to peace. If all of us, at every level, would stop accusing others and instead acknowledge our own faults, asking God for forgiveness, and if we would truly enter into the suffering of others and stand in solidarity with the weak and the oppressed, then the world would change.
Jesus Christ is our peace first of all because he frees us from sin, and also because he shows us the way to overcome conflicts — all conflicts, whether interpersonal or international. Without a heart freed from sin, a heart that has been forgiven, we cannot be men and women of peace or builders of peace. This is why Jesus was born in Bethlehem and died on the cross: to free us from sin. He is the Savior. With his grace, we can and must each do our part to reject hatred, violence and opposition, and to practice dialogue, peace and reconciliation.
On this day of celebration, I wish to send a warm and fatherly greeting to all Christians, especially those living in the Middle East, whom I recently visited on my first Apostolic Journey. I listened to them as they expressed their fears and know well their sense of powerlessness before the power dynamics that overwhelm them. The Child born today in Bethlehem is the same Jesus who says: “In me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (Jn 16:33).
From God let us ask for justice, peace and stability for Lebanon, Palestine, Israel and Syria, trusting in these divine words: “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust for ever” (Is 32:17).
Let us entrust the entire European continent to the Prince of Peace, asking him to continue to inspire a spirit of community and cooperation, in fidelity to its Christian roots and history, and in solidarity with – and acceptance of – those in need. Let us pray in a particular way for the tormented people of Ukraine: may the clamor of weapons cease, and may the parties involved, with the support and commitment of the international community, find the courage to engage in sincere, direct and respectful dialogue.
From the Child of Bethlehem, we implore peace and consolation for the victims of all current wars in the world, especially those that are forgotten, and for those who suffer due to injustice, political instability, religious persecution and terrorism. I remember in a special way our brothers and sisters in Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In these final days of the Jubilee of Hope, let us pray to God made man for the beloved people of Haiti, that all forms of violence in the country will cease and that progress will be made on the path of peace and reconciliation.
May the Child Jesus inspire those in Latin America who hold political responsibilities, so that, in facing the numerous challenges, space may be given to dialogue for the common good, rather than to ideological and partisan prejudices.
Let us ask the Prince of Peace to illuminate Myanmar with the light of a future of reconciliation, restoring hope to the younger generations, guiding its entire people along paths of peace, and accompanying those who live without shelter, security or confidence in tomorrow.
We ask the Lord that the ancient friendship between Thailand and Cambodia be restored, and that the parties involved will continue to work towards reconciliation and peace.
We also entrust to God the peoples of South Asia and Oceania, who have been severely tested by recent, devastating natural disasters that have struck entire communities. In the face of such trials, I invite everyone to renew, with heartfelt conviction, our shared commitment to assisting those who suffer.
Dear brothers and sisters, in the darkness of the night, “the true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world” (Jn 1:9), but “his own people did not accept him” (Jn 1:11). Let us not allow ourselves to be overcome by indifference towards those who suffer, for God is not indifferent to our distress.
In becoming man, Jesus took upon himself our fragility, identifying with each one of us: with those who have nothing left and have lost everything, like the inhabitants of Gaza; with those who are prey to hunger and poverty, like the Yemeni people; with those who are fleeing their homeland to seek a future elsewhere, like the many refugees and migrants who cross the Mediterranean or traverse the American continent; with those who have lost their jobs and those who are looking for work, like so many young people who struggle to find employment; with those who are exploited, like many underpaid workers; with those in prison, who often live in inhumane conditions.
The invocation of peace that rises from every land reaches God’s heart, as one poet wrote:
“Not the peace of a cease-fire,
not even the vision of the wolf and the lamb,
but rather
as in the heart when the excitement is over
and you can talk only about a great weariness…
Let it come
like wildflowers,
suddenly, because the field
must have it: wildpeace.” [1]
On this holy day, let us open our hearts to our brothers and sisters who are in need or in pain. In doing so, we open our hearts to the Child Jesus, who welcomes us with open arms and reveals his divinity to us: “But to all who received him… he gave power to become children of God” (Jn 1:12).
In a few days’ time, the Jubilee Year will come to an end. The Holy Doors will close, but Christ our hope remains with us always! He is the Door that is always open, leading us into divine life. This is the joyful proclamation of this day: the Child who was born is God made man; he comes not to condemn but to save; his is not a fleeting appearance, for he comes to stay and to give himself. In him, every wound is healed and every heart finds rest and peace. “The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace.”
To all of you, I offer heartfelt good wishes for a peaceful and holy Christmas!
This is on the vatican.va website go to the link transcript here
Why is Christmas Day on the 25th December?
Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God.
The name ‘Christmas’ comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). A Mass service (which is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist) is where Christians remember that Jesus died for us and then came back to life. The ‘Christ-Mass’ service was the only one that was allowed to take place after sunset (and before sunrise the next day), so people had it at Midnight! So we get the name Christ-Mass, shortened to Christmas.
Christmas is now celebrated by people around the world, whether they are Christians or not. It’s a time when family and friends come together and remember the good things they have. People, and especially children, also like Christmas as it’s a time when you give and receive presents!
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Santa Twinkies Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 Twinkies
- red candy melts
- American buttercream
- black decorator icing
- 16 candy eyes
- 8 red hots
Instructions
- Melt the candy melts according to package directions.
- Use an offset spatula to spread the melted candy on the bottom half and top third of each Twinkies. The bottom half will be Santa’s jacket, and the top third will be his hat. Let set up until firm.
- Use a dot of decorator icing to attach the candy eyes and red hots to Santa’s face.
- Use the black decorator frosting to draw a 1/4″ thick line of black about halfway down Santa’s “jacket” to represent his belt.
- Load your white buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a small star tip, and then pipe a big pompom on the top of Santa’s hat and along the border of the hat.
- Add eyebrows over the candy eyes, a mustache, and a long beard. Let the icing set up for at least 30 minutes and then enjoy over the next couple of days. Keep any leftovers at room temperature in a tightly-sealed container for 3-4 days.
Notes
Gin Brined Chicken or Turkey
Ingredients
Brining
- 1 small chicken roughly 1.5kg / 3¼lb
- 2800 ml water
- 200 ml gin
- 300 g salt
- 1 lemon quartered
- 2 limes halved
- A few sprigs of thyme
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns / or a few twists of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
Roasting
- Olive oil
- Black Pepper
- A few sprigs of thyme
To serve
- Easy Peasy Roast Potatoes
- Easy Christmas Vegetable Traybake
Instructions
Brining
- Mix together the water, gin and salt in a large container and stir until the salt has dissolved.
- Add the chicken and ensure it is completely submerged, add more water if not.
- Squeeze in the juice of the lemons and limes and then add them into the water around the chicken. Add all the other ingredients. Store for 24 hours. (48 hours for a turkey) in the fridge or a similarly cold place.
Roasting
- Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F.
- Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Place in a roasting tray. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the herbs, limes and lemons from the brine.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and scatter over some black pepper and thyme. Rub into the skin of the chicken.
- Roast the chicken for 60 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Serve with roast potatoes and vegetables and a lovely chilled glass of Riesling.
Notes
- For turkey, increase the quantities of water and salt proportionately (and gin if you don’t mind the expense!) and leave in the brine for 48 hours, then roast according to my Easy Peasy Christmas Turkey recipe.
- Suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition
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NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL CHRISTMAS – CHRISTMAS SONGS FULL ALBUM 60 TRACK 3 CDs
Boney M. – Mary’s Boy Child (Official Video)
Liz Mitchell – Feliz Navidad (Official Video)
Carpenters – Sleigh Ride
Carpenters – DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? (1984)
Carpenters – The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
*NSYNC – Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays (Official HD Video)
Brenda Lee – Rockin Around The Christmas Tree (Music Video)
Elmo & Patsy – Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer
Alvin and the Chipmunks – Christmas Don’t be Late (Music Video)
Do They Know it’s Christmas ~ Band-Aid 1984?
Wham! – Last Christmas (Official Video)
Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Music Video)
Nat King Cole – “The Christmas Song” (1961)
Johnny Mathis – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (from Home for Christmas)
The Police – Don’t Stand So Close To Me (Christmas Version)
Bryan Adams – Christmas Time (Official Video)
The Tractors – The Santa Claus Boogie
Santa Claus is Comin’ (In a Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train) (Audio) (Pseudo Video)
Rockin’ This Christmas
John Lennon – So this is Christmas
Christmas Vacation Theme Song
Lindsey Buckingham – Holiday Road (Official Music Video)
Perry Como – The Twelve Days of Christmas (Official Lyric Video)
Bing Crosby & David Bowie – “The Little Drummer Boy (Peace On Earth)”
Bing Crosby – Silent Night
Bing Crosby – Oh Come All Ye Faithful / Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Bing Crosby – Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian Christmas Song)
Backstreet Boys – Last Christmas (Official Music Video)
Bon Jovi – Christmas Isn’t Christmas (Official Music Video)
Ed Sheeran & Elton John – Merry Christmas [Official Video]
A Very Special Christmas – Madonna – Santa Baby
Madonna – Holiday [Official Music Video]
Twelve Days of Christmas with Lyrics Christmas Carol & Song
Bob Rivers Comedy Corp – The Twelve Pains Of Christmas (HQ)
Britney Spears – My Only Wish (This Year) (Music Video)
