“One true king knew when to step aside and give up the reins of power—to remove his crown and relinquish his kingdom—all for the sake of glimpsing, just once in a lifetime, the face of a holy child.

He was the Fourth to follow the Star.

His gift was a secret.

The rest of his journey is unknown.”
― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

“Twinkle tiny star.
Oh, how great you truly are!
God's sign from afar.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts, & a Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year

“Advent Season by Stewart Stafford

A house bedecked in verdant wonderment,
With lights that mirror the starry firmament,
Where the Christmas Star did once shine,
To guide worshippers to the Divine.

The wreath on the door is a welcome portal,
For any passing cheerful mortal,
Wishing to enjoy warm company,
And mountains of gravy-drowned turkey.

Nostrils fill with cooking scents,
That waft through the house with excitement
A feast to consume on the 25th,
After the Man in Red has paid a visit.

Children orchestrate great noise,
And sit and play with gifted toys,
While adults watch and reminisce,
On childhoods past and favourite gifts.

The Wheel of Time turns,
Festivities End,
And the year itself begins again.

In Time's juvenile crawl,
Or adult speed,
Life zips forward, and history repeats.

© Stewart Stafford, 2020. All rights reserved.”
― Stewart Stafford