happy birthday Jesus
What kind of a man continues to have a birthday each year, at which everyone else buys each other presents and largely ignores him? And he doesn’t complain?
‘A dead man,’ you might reply. We are told he was put to death, but we are also told he came back to life three days later. So where is he now?
Those of us raised as Christians are familiar with the joyful retelling each year of the virgin birth. But millions of non-Christians and even the staunchest of non-believers have heard some version of the story of Jesus. Some dismiss it as myth. Some believe bits of it, but are unable to accept the whole story. Then there are those who not only believe it all, but base their whole way of life on it.
What much of the world have in common is a willingness to gather and celebrate on this day. As this is done in his name, this surely pleases Jesus, wherever he may be. So as the big day approaches, and we empty our bank accounts and fill up our homes with gifts and food for ourselves, spare a thought for the birthday boy. Perhaps there is something we could do for him?
My friend Jeremy Tepper and I wrote a song back in 1985, and I realised that really I need to redo the song each year. So here is this years version of Happy Birthday Jesus for you to have.
Happy Christmas!
That’s a great one George!
Merry Christmas indeed
We like it!
I always loved this song. Glad you’re keeping it up to date and running.
Merry Xmas!
Always one of my favorites
THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I really love this song. I’ve never done a real Christmas Mix for my friends, but this song makes me want to do so.
I’m one of those nuts who believes it all and bases my life on it. About a week ago I went to the local hardware store, and while in line witnessed an interaction between a family. The father said flat out “I hate Christmas.” One of his 3 kids in tow was very empathetic to her father & said, “It’s the most expensive holiday.” How terribly sad. I wish Christians & non Christians alike could be freed from the pressure to buy. And, I don’t think Christmas is the most expensive holiday-I think the price Jesus paid on the cross was the most expensive holiday. Huge kudos to you for actually referencing the cross & resurrection in a Christmas song! There’s something so beautifully direct and pure about your song, it’s a real gift, thank you ever so much.
george.
that’s lovely. not usually our thing, but phine and i got really into it and have played it lots of times now….. thnks . hope to catch up with you soon. have a lovely festive season. xxxx
thanks for your kind comments!…
I’m with you, Cindy, regarding price paid….we are all very lucky….
hope you all enjoy your Christmas
God bless
george
Merry Xmas everybody,
G, always loved this tune!
Miss all you New Yorkers.
Merry Xmas again,
thing
Paris
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ps… George, that’s not the salad dressing with the sugar in it?!
yes Paul, a little sugar, or honey, helps the medicine go down…peanut butter though is the magic ingredient…the recipe has been much sought after in finer kitchens around the globe….hence the post…
glad you like the song…
wishing you all a fabulous noel, Paris style