Mary L. Johnston

The Magic of Christmas Mary L. Johnston

Magic makes the world go around. It weaves itself into our everyday lives, especially at Christmas. In a small community the spirit of Christmas abounds. The December days revolve around the magic of the season. The lives of students, teachers, families, and community members encounter peace, and as they celebrate the season, race knows no barriers. Insurmountable problems become surmountable as the birthday of the Christ child is celebrated. Death and illness cannot be explained, but the magic of the season revives the hope given by that shining star seen by the shepherds when the Babe of Bethlehem was born.

The spirit of Christmas enters every heart. Magic seems to be everywhere. Tommy and Joe, two ten year olds, feel the magic of Christmas after Kris Kringle presents his magic program at their school. They are determined that their friend, Paul, will have a Christmas just like their own. Through their work, church and school experiences, they find fulfillment that can only be provided by the Master Magician.

Friendships are cemented at school, and Christmas magic enters not only the lives of the students but also the lives of teachers. Past memories are blended into the present, and the season offers the blessed hope that is only possible through the magic of Christmas.

Even though unforeseen accidents occur, families still hold on to the hope of Christmas. The magic of Christmas even seems to provide the answers for parents seeking a long lost son.

It is not difficult to find oneself in The Magic of Christmas, for there are parents, grandparents, students, teachers and many others who merge together on Christmas Day to celebrate the true magic of Christmas.

Your heart will be warmed as you find how love is expressed for one another. True magic is found everywhere, and especially at Christmas time.