To everyone reading this entry,

May the occasion of the Nativity of the Lord bring forth a new and continuing sense of joy, peace and hope in your life.

Bernard =)

PS: メリ ークリスマス means Merry Christmas in Japanese

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in
a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.

Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased its joy; they rejoice before thee as with joy at the harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. 

For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, thou hast broken as on the day of Mid'ian. 

For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:2-6