DECEMBER 24, 2025

“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” 

–Matthew 2:1-2

 “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

–Winston L. S. Churchill

 “Down the ages from the first Christmas through all the years [since], mankind in its weary pilgrimage through the changing world has been strengthened by the message of Christmas . . . The religion which came to the world heralded by the song of the angels . . . remains today the world’s best hope . . . . “

 –Former President Harry S. Truman

 “Christmas is a time for children, and rightly so. We celebrate the birthday of the Prince of Peace who came as a babe in a manger. Some celebrate Christmas as the birthday of a great teacher and philosopher. But to other millions of us, Jesus is much more. He is divine, living assurance that God so loved the world He gave us His only begotten Son so that by believing in Him and learning to love each other we could one day be together in paradise.  It’s been said that all the kings who ever reigned, that all the parliaments that ever sat have not done as much to advance the cause of peace on Earth and good will to men as the man from Galilee, Jesus of Nazareth.”

–Former President Ronald Wilson Reagan

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.’’

–Ebenezer Scrooge

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.”

–Bob Hope

“God bless us, Every One!”

–Tiny Tim

“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.”

 Luke 2:1-14

GOOD MORNING Mary Hazen!  Merry Christmas to all in Mississippi. I hope your shoulder is healing nicely!

And thank you for the cookbook and the Mississippi State bottle opener. I am cajoling English into baking your Cranberry Christmas cake. GO BULLDOGS!

GOOD MORNING Jay Wilson!  Merry Christmas.

HAPPINESS IS A COLD MARTINI MADE BY HOLLAND KOONTZ.  Shaken, not stirred.

Russell found the perfect martini recipe, with a ratio of gin to vermouth of 5:0. It is absolutely perfect.

Yesterday we all [well, not Dudley] went over the river and through the woods to the Chick-Fil-A in Purcellville, for our annual Christmas Peppermint milkshake. It was awesome. And do you know what goes well with a Peppermint milkshake? Chicken nuggets and waffle fries!

The Trump Administration announced the construction of a new class of battleship, the Trump Class. The new battleships will be the most powerful naval ships ever constructed. WINNING!

The United States economy grew at an annual rate of 4.3% in the 3rd quarter of this year. MORE WINNING!

The Trump Administration paused 5 off shore wind projects, due to national security concerns. Governor Kathy Hochul (D. N.Y.) and Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger (D. Va.) are not pleased.

The federal Department of Homeland Security just tripled the amount it will pay illegal aliens to self-deport, from $1,000.00 to $3,000.00. Since deportation proceedings can run, on average, a little more than $17,000.00, the payments are a bargain.

Congressional Democrats are outraged–OUTRAGED–that the Trump Administration is withdrawing a China Joe regulation that permitted immigrants to acquire a green card even if they were a “public charge” on welfare. Democrats are claiming that the rule is “cruel”, will “starve children”, etc., etc., etc. Horse hockey! The law–passed by Congress–requires that immigrants not be a “public charge”. The Trump Administration is merely abiding by a law that China Joe ignored.

“These military strikes against narco-terrorists carrying drugs in boats to the United States are legal.  They’re effective.  [Drug] traffic is way down.  The intelligence on which they are based is exquisitely good.”

–Senator John Kennedy (R. La.).

Senator Ruben Gallego (D. Az.) said that he was not concerned with stopping the flow of illegal narcotics into the United States. Huh. No surprise, since his father was a drug dealer. Apparently, like father, like son. No, Senator Gallego is more concerned that the Trump Administration’s actions in intercepting drug traffickers are damaging Venezuela. Seriously.

Remember all those Venezuelan illegal alien gang members the Trump Administration sent to El Salvador? Most of those gang members have been repatriated to their native Venezuela. But federal judge James Boasberg is not satisfied. He wants the Trump Administration to return all those illegal alien gang members to the United States, and provide them all a trial. Sigh. It is not going to happen.

Grifter George Conway, former husband of Kellyanne Conway, and disappointed applicant for a high position in the 1st Trump Department of Justice, has announced that he will be running for Congress, hoping to succeed Representative Jerry Nadler (D. N.Y.). HA, HA, HA! The “principled conservative” never was either “principled” or “conservative”, and now he has come out as a full-fledged Democrat. The truth is that most political figures have no principles. Most political figures crave power above all else.

California’s legislature passed a law requiring public school teachers to accommodate a student’s “gender transition”, and to keep the “transition” secret from parents. The law punished those who failed to accommodate the “transition” by using improper names or pronouns, or denying access to preferred restrooms. Well, the law is no more, as a federal judge has ruled that law unconstitutional. TAKE THAT, Governor Hair Gel!

A Pennsylvania public school bus driver was fired for requiring students to speak English while on the bus. The school district explained that the driver’s expectations were “racially insensitive”. Sigh. You cannot require someone to speak English in the United States of America? Sad.

The Mount Nittany Middle School [Pennsylvania] started a “Black Affinity Club”. No white students need apply. The establishment of a racially segregated club in a public school is apparently not “racially insensitive”.

In New Jersey, an illegal alien died of natural causes while in an ICE detention facility. Congressional Democrats are now demanding that the ICE detention facility be closed. Because . . . ?

The Minnesota welfare fraud keeps getting worse. Now federal authorities have discovered that the monies fraudulently obtained by Somalis are $9 billion, and rising. That is more than the entire Somali economy.

Governor Tampon Tim (D. Mn.) and Attorney General Keith Ellison (D. Mn.) should resign at once. Their incompetence, indeed their complicity, is self-evident. They are a disgrace.

The evil, religious hating Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a threatening letter to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R. Ar.), demanding that she rescind her decision to close the State government on December 26, to permit State employees to enjoy another day off for the Christmas holiday. The atheists insisted that closing the State government on December 26 was unconstitutional–it is not–and that they would sue if Governor Sanders did not act. Sue away, because Governor Sanders properly responded that she would not bend to the Foundation’s evil demands.

ICE agents arrested an MS-13 assassin squad member in Nebraska. The assassin had been permitted into the country by China Joe.

For the 8th year in a row, Tito’s Vodka is Virginia’s best-selling alcoholic spirit. I personally know of a group of folks who have disproportionately contributed to Tito’s success in the Commonwealth. They are impressive and hard souls.

The Church of the Holy Redeemer was attacked by Islamic Arsonists in Jenin, Judea. The arsonists burnt down the parish’s Christmas tree, and attempted to burn down the whole Church. The religion of peace strikes again.

In Germany, a Syrian refugee who participated in the gang rape of a 15 year old girl in a public park was given a suspended jail sentence. A German woman who called the Syrian rapist a “disgraceful rapist pig” was sentenced to 3 days in jail for uttering “racially insensitive” comments to the man.

In England, retired pastor Clive Johnston is standing trial on criminal charges for preaching The Gospel in a local park. It seems that Reverend Johnston’s voice and words could be heard down the street, at a hospital that performed abortions. The criminal charges allege that Reverend Johnston’s words might have discouraged some woman (no one in particular) from having an abortion. The culture of death and tyranny are strangling the British people.

Another humiliation was visited upon Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, as special police arrived at his residence, and required him to surrender his firearms and shotgun licenses. It just keeps getting worse, and worse.

“Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.”

— Margaret Thatcher.

May tomorrow morning, you find yourself surrounded by the ones you love.  Merry Christmas!

GFK