CHRISTMAS GIVE-A-WAY

Today is the second day of my Christmas ornament give-a-way.  The two ornaments that will be sent to Pat, yesterday's winner,  are the snowman and the little pile of gifts.  They are lovingly being carefully packed to live in their new home.  I do love them and will miss them, but I am very happy to send them on their way.

NOW FOR TODAY'S WINNER...

Congratulations to Rechelle at, Walnuthaven Cottage.  Rechelle is a new blogging friend and we are just getting to know each other.  She is a mom to a blended family and is happiest when her family is home and just being together.  She loves handed down treasures, all things vintage, and surrounding her home with her found treasures as well.  Her posts are always from her heart and lovely to read.  Her home is  cottage style and she and her dh have worked very hard to make their home a special place to live.  Please stop in and get to know her.

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Today is Rose Wednesday and our host is Jan at, Jan and Tom's Place.  My contribution is a story about the Christmas Rose.   A beautiful story to share at Christmas time.

                            

   

Part of the color in celebration of the season is the blooming of Christmas roses.  While a variety of plants over time have come to be called “Christmas Rose”, they all are steeped in a legend that dates back centuries.

The Legend of the Christmas Rose speaks of a young girl named Madelon who wanted to come worship the Christ Child.  Seeing the gold, frankincense and myrrh brought by others who were drawn to the humble birthplace, she despaired that she had no gift to bring, for Madelon was poor indeed.

In vain she searched the countryside for a flower that she might bring, but the winter had been cold and harsh – and there were no flowers to be found.  Saddened, the girl began to weep. An angel passing over her stopped to provide comfort and smote the ground that was wet from her tears. There did spring a beautiful bush that bloomed of white roses.

"Nor myrrh, nor frankincense, nor gold," said the angel, "is offering more meet for the Christ Child than these pure Christmas Roses." And thus young Madelon went her way and worshipped the Prince of Peace, bearing the gift of her heart and tear.

Christmas blessings, Jeanne

Comments

[Dawn]

What a sweet story about the rose. I've never heard that before. You are just a wealth of information!! :)

If I didn't win yesterday, I am glad it was Rechelle. She's a lovely lady!!!!

Have a great day Jeanne,

take care,
Dawn

[Bo]

Morning Jeanne...congratulations to Rechelle! I've never heard this sweet story about the rose which proves I am never too old to learn something! I hope you're warm & well today...♥ Bo ♥

[Diane@A Picture is worth....]

Hi Jeanne,
This is a new story to me too. I really enjoyed it...thanks for posting!

Hope you have a great day,
Diane

[Jan]

Congrats to the winners. There are still days left that I could win!! YEAH!!!

Thanks for joining in the ROSE WEDNESDAY post. I will put up a link - and from today until after the new year, I am not posting Rose Wednesday, Marriage Builder or the monthly Tea Party.

I loved the ROSE WEDNESDAY story! It's lovely.

~Blessings,
Jan

[Dana]

You always come up with the best information! Lovely story, Jeanne! Dana
Congrats to Rachelle!!!

[Sally]

Thanks for sharing, Jeanne.

[Pat]

Congratulations, Rechelle!

This is a beautiful post, Jeanne!

[Picket]

Morning girl..congrats to Rechelle on winning those pretty ornaments! Beautiful rose story....I have never heard that one Thanks for coming by sweetie..hope you have a beautiful day!

[Darlene]

I LOVE that beautiful story!!!! Congratulations to Rechelle!!!

[Beverly]

Happy Wednesday, dear friend. It's hump day. ;-)

Congratulations to Rechelle. She is so nice.

I love the story you are sharing today. It is a favorite of mine.

[Elizabeth]

Thanks for sharing that lovely story!

[bj]

What a lovely story about the Christmas Rose. I've never heard it before....
hmmm, Beverly said it was HUMP day...out here where I live, HUMP day must be something ENTIRELY different...tee hee......Mr. SweetNothings LOVES hump day! 'getting red in the face here but giggling'
Congrats to Rechelle...and I hope you will add my name to your list of generous giveaways!
love, bj

[bj]

ooo, meant to add that when I click on your name on my posts, it won't pull your site up...i must be doing something wrong but not sure what....??

[Theresa@TakeASentimental Journey]

Hi Jeanne, girl I wish you had of called me when you were here today. You were about 50 minutes from me. I could of met you and gave you a big ole hug !! But I know , you had to get that meat back home ! That will taste good this winter.

[Sheila]

I love coming here! It's such a blessing. Thank you, sweet Jeanne, for sharing.

XO,

Sheila

[MaryIsabella]

I like that story very much..m..

[Katherinellen]

Jeanne,
Congratulation to Rachelle...and Pat...I'm happy for them...I know they will cherish the beautiful ornaments...I sorry I haven't been on blogging the last two days. I been decorating and working. There so little of time. When I get through I will share...I will visit you in the morining. Thanks for stopping by Jeanne...I wish we had snow...Maybe we will at Christmas. Love ya my friend. I will check out Pat and Rachelle blog soon.

[Somewhereintime-christie (Queenie)]

Hey Jeanne,
I have never heard of the Legend of the Christmas Rose....it's beautiful...thanks for sharing it!
By the way...I am having a giveaway...I'd love it if you will come by and enter when you get the chance.
xoxo,
Queenie

[Shirl Hubbs]

Hello and Happy Rose Wednesday. What a beautiful post. I never heard that story before. My dear sweet Aunt died in the middle of November and she loved daisies. The only flower at her funeral were daisies. I ordered her the biggest basket you ever saw of just daisies. I went for a walk after getting the call she died and in my zone daisies bloom in early may. While I was walking out back I saw the most beautiful big daisy blooming it's head off. Never does a daisy bloom in Nov in my zone. It told me she was happy and in a good place with her husband that died in WWII. I cried happy tears.
Thank you for the memory!
Blessings, SHirl
SHirls Rose Cottage