The candymaker made the candy in the form of a “J” to represent the precious name of Jesus, who came to earth as our Savior. It could also represent the staff of the “Good Shepherd ” with which He reaches down into the ditches of the world to lift out the fallen lambs who, like all sheep have gone astray.

Dear Lord,
At this time of season,
please open our hearts.
May we learn to be givers, not takers,
for only then can we feel blessed.

There’s something about Christmas
That brings special friends to mind.
For through the years they touch our hearts
by being warm and kind.

Christmas is a time for holly,
Wreaths and evergreens.
It’s a time to tell those near and far
How much they really mean.

Jesus, I celebrate your birth as I give presents to my friends and family.
When I decorate my house, my yard, my mailbox,
and anything that will stand still, Jesus, I celebrate your birth.

May your Christmas be filled
With beautiful hours
And memories lovely to hold
To enhance and embellish
The days of your years,
Like angel wings sprinkled with gold

Snowflakes softly falling
Upon your window they play.
Your blankets snug around you,
Into sleep you drift away.
I bend to gently kiss you,
when I see that on the floor
there’s a letter, neatly written
I wonder who it’s for.