I have so many things to be thankful for! This blog, my family and friends and all you readers who contribute to Cumi & Ciki.. you are all a big part of our lives. 2010 had its ups and downs, but boy, is it ending on a HIGH note.. God is good!
On the eve of Christmas, I think it’s appropriate to share one of my favourite Hymns, which is entitled, “Love Came down at Christmas”. The funny thing about this hymn is that I used to dislike it growing up because every-time we went caroling with the MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship), we used to have to sing it a dozen times. “Why oh why do we have to do this boring song? why can’t we do something snappy like jingle bells or something..?” And it wasn’t only me. We, the caroling bunch, would whine about it. Then, as we got to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas, we realized that, hey it’s not about the bells and the jingles but about the depth of God’s love for man, in the form of Jesus coming down to earth. Anyway, I now love this haunting Irish melody and the simplicity of its tune. It also brings back all those fun and crazy MYF caroling nights about town with my mates. The words summarize the true meaning of Christmas. “Love Came Down at Christmas” is a Christmas poem by Christina Rossetti. It was first published without a title in Time Flies: A Reading Diary in 1885.
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, love divine;
Love was born at Christmas,
Star and angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, love divine;
Worship we our Jesus:
But wherewith for sacred sign?
Love shall be our token,
Love shall be yours and love be mine,
Love to God and to all men,
Love for plea and gift and sign
Words: Christina Rossetti
Music: Garton, traditional Irish melody
Have A Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Here’s to an even better 2011!
erm I am not very musical. But I do want to extend season greetings to Mei & Joe.
I have enjoyed all your wonderful food photos and posts over the year. Was kinda hoping for a malaysian christmas one just to make me even more jealous 🙂
Have a wonderful holiday monkey people, I am glad the year is ending well for you. Happy smiles 🙂
Wow, that’s really sweet Dave! Knowing you and finding your blog has been one of the highlights for this year for us as well. Thanks for doing several really cool guestpost on C&C and thanks of keeping me entertained on twitter and always answering all my whiny questions patiently and diligently! Wishing you a great New Year too! Come to KL for CNY then!! LOL
merry xmas cumi and ciki! wishing the blog further success in 2011!
Thanks Joe! Christmas ain’t the same w/o you! Hope Oz is treating u well! 😀
Cheers to my best gal pal Ciki! and her better half Cumi! 🙂
*hugs*
You are one of the highlight of this year… 🙂
You too girl! Nice to know you!
May you and Josen (and all your loved ones) be blessed with more happiness than your hearts can hold, on Christmas and all the days that follow.
*HUGS* 🙂
MUAKS Jokim!
Didn’t realise you’re such a holy freak 😛
Bah Humbug! Merry Christmas to you Marcky, Ebenezer Scrooge!
Merry Christmas to both Cumi & Ciki, and a Happy New Year! 2011 will rock yo! 😀
thanks kenny mah! XOXO
Merry Christmas dear Ciki and Cumi! Glad to have met you before the year is over and may the next year be better! 🙂
Have a great Christmas with hubby, family n loved ones! I don’t think I’ve ever heard this song! Will look it up on YouTube 😀
Merry Christmas to my dear sistabanana and bro-banana-in-law. Have a good one.
Merry Christmas and thank you for always sharing beautiful photos and fun posts with us every so often! You rock girl!
Merry Xmas to you, Josen and your whole family. Lovely meeting you mum and dad today. Have a delicious holiday.
Feliz navidad! enjoy the holidays 🙂
Have a blessed Christmas and a wonderfully delicious new year ahead!
Rachel and I would wish you and Josen a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. All the best in 2011 and many great years ahead. =)
Merry Xmas to you and cumi! Take care and cheers!
A BLESSED CHRISTMAS everybody! Luv u guys! XOXO C&C