Imagine the gentle voice of Harry Belafonte singing . . .

Long time ago in Bethlehem,
So the holy bible say,
Mary’s boy child, Jesus Christ,
Was born on Christmas day.

Hark, now hear the angels sing,
A new love born today, And all will live forever more,
Because of Christmas day.

While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
They see a bright new shining star,
They hear a choir sing,
The music seemed to come from afar.

Hark, now hear the angels sing,
A new love born today, And all will live forever more,
Because of Christmas day.

Now Joseph and his wife Mary,
Come to Bethlehem that night,
They find no place to lay her child,
Not a single room was in sight.

Hark, now hear the angels sing,
A new love born today, And all will live forever more,
Because of Christmas day.

Trumpets sound and angels sing,
Listen to what they say,
That all will live forever more,
Because of Christmas day.

May this blessed wonderful season bring peace, joy, goodwill, and love for everyone, everywhere, all the time! Let there be peace – true shalom – and let it begin with each and every person.