https://youtu.be/lcMFqQbbDwY

.

In the conventional version of the Christmas story,

the three kings were Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar.

They started the gift-giving custom of Christmas

by bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh 

to the Christ child on Epiphany,

the day on which the infant was presented.,

 In the Christmas carol after the chorus,

solos split off that are supposed to be sung

by whoever is taking on the role of Gaspar, 

Melchoir, or Bathasar. Melchoir says,

Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again.

Gaspar follows by singing,

Frankincense to offer have I,
incense owns a Deity nigh.

Then Bathazar says, Myrrh is mine,
its bitter perfume breathes
a life of gathering gloom.
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
sealed in the stone cold tomb

To clarify, myrrh is a healing oil that treats bruises,

aches, and skin ailments.

Other Names for the Three Kings

The three kings are also referred to as the wise men,

magi, Persian priests, and astrologers.

             The magi were given other names, as well, including Apellus,  Amerus, and Damasius,

which were used in Peter Comestor's medieval 

Historia Scholastica.

https://youtu.be/6LYi8kRSd9U

From My Heart...

You make the world
a better place
and so much brighter too,
because there's so much
thoughtfulness
in all you do.
Your light shines through.
That's why I'm
sending a Christmas wish
from my heart to you.
https://youtu.be/4kHl4FoK1Ys
Merry Christmas!
I hope your dearest
Christmas wish comes true.

The best thing about Christmas,
is that there's plenty of love
to go around,
and you can find it in
the most unexpected places.

Merry Christmas!
I hope you have a wonderful holiday
with lots of hugs, love, and warmth.

.

Con un mismo principio
con mil finales
todos junto a ti
tú junto a mi
una vida para recorrer
mil momentos para compartir
y un solo amor que vivir.

Eu estou pensando em você,

como eu faço em minhas tardes frias,

em minhas tardes chuvosas,

quando chove em meus olhos,

quando eu respiro sua aunsência,

quando eu amo você de novo.

Eu amo você de novo todos os dias. 

Todos os dias a chuva cai… E faz frio. 

My dear Friend,

It is now mid-December and we are all aware
that Christmas is near. We all look forward to
this time of the year in our own special way
and we always look forward to lovely things
and instances that would add joy to our
happy memories.

I am not asking for rich, expensive gifts,
either for family or friends. I only ask
that each one of you have joyful gatherings
with family and friends all around you.
May the carols you sing inspire you with
their old familiar sounds. May you each
experience quiet moments in your heart
at Christmas as you celebrate this
joyful time. I pray for friends to send their
best that you might know they care. I
also ask for peace and love and hope
and joy for you and that God hears your
prayer ... always.

May the gift of God's love touch you and
your family this holiday season.
Merry Christ!

.