2000 Decembers Ago
I love Christmas. It is full of memories and excitement. The lights, the decorations, the music, family time, all of it adds to the Christmas season. I am excited when Christmas music starts playing on the radio. I especially love all of the Christmas songs proclaiming the birth of Jesus. Just thinking about that night, the night Jesus was born, songs such as Silent Night, O Holy Night, Away in a Manger, and many more. A favorite song of mine about the birth of Jesus is "2000 Decembers Ago." Below is not the song in its entirety, but the lyrics that are my favorite. Were the sheep as amazed as the shepherds At the new star that lit up the sky? Did the willow trees whisper excitement To the rivers and streams passing by? Did the joy ricochet off the mountains 'Til it filled up the valleys below? Did all the world sense love abounding 2000 Decembers ago? Was anyone able to look at the stable And not see a child but a King I wish, I could hear back over the y