Sandra Haight Poet Shape

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Chi (or X) is the first letter in the Greek word for Christ. In the early days of the Christian church, Christians used the letter X as a secret symbol to indicate their membership in the church to others. If you know the Greek meaning of X, Xmas and Christmas essentially mean the same thing: Christ + mas = Christmas.  (Google)

 

Entered December 19, 2025
Into The Contest, "Old Christmas Poem"
Sponsor, Constance La France

Joy To the World

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Son
of God
our Savior,
was born. In a
manger filled with
hay, in a stable,
his mother near, Jesus
was sent to us. Many
came to behold and, led by
the Star of Bethlehem saw Mary
and Joseph with their child, not
just a tiny babe, but the Son of God.
On that Blessed and Holy Night
they knew that Christ was born. Suddenly,
from the clouds above, spirited angels
appeared to them singing glorious hymns
of joy to announce the Savior's birth.
Until now, from long ago, vigils are kept on
Christmas Eve; we gather- pray at Midnight Mass.
Xmas or Christmas, it's all the same;
the "X" means "Chi",
or Christ in Greek.
With
love
keep
___Christ in Christmas___
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**    JOY TO THE WORLD!   **
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Bartholomew Williams December 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM Sandra, indeed, thank you for literally keeping CHRIST in Christmas!! Also, congrats on a win in this contest! Blessings & very best, Bartholomew

Beata Agustin December 27, 2021 at 1:17 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this hope-filled muse of yours, very well expressed in your poetic style. God bless you.

Line Gauthier December 16, 2018 at 4:17 PM Wow beautiful, Sandra. Great poem. Congrats on your well deserved win. Sandra Haight December 16, 2018 at 7:23 PM Thank you very much, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison December 15, 2018 at 6:38 PM a beautiful shape poem Sandra. many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight December 16, 2018 at 7:23 PM Thanks, Jan, for the nice comment and congrats! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen December 15, 2018 at 4:08 PM - Congratulations on your great shape poem, Sandra :) - I wish you a peaceful and beautiful Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sandra Haight December 16, 2018 at 7:22 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise, for your visit and congrats! Wishing you a Blessed Christmas! Hugs, Sandra

Carolyn Devonshire December 15, 2018 at 3:05 PM Sandra, thanks for letting us know about the "X." The image you pain of the nativity and the way we still celebrate today is beautiful. Congratulations on your win in the shape contest! Sending wishes for holiday cheer, Carolyn Sandra Haight December 16, 2018 at 7:21 PM Thank you again, Carolyn! Sending my wishes for a happy holiday to you! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper December 15, 2018 at 12:51 PM Congratulations on your 3rd place win, Sandra. I thank you for entering my contest, "Shapes". You bring to the conscious mind the inspiration of why our Lord died for us. Your Christmas story has feeling of the love you have for him. You made the design flow like a canvas controlling the brush and added filled effects. Hugs Eve ~`* Sandra Haight December 16, 2018 at 7:20 PM Thank you, Eve, for offering a great contest and for my nice placement. I am so pleased that you loved the spiritual inspiration presented in my poem. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...Hugs, Sandra

Ralph Sergi December 3, 2018 at 10:33 AM A beautiful and very innovtively shape poem.and worded perfectly! Thank you for your comment as well! Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:41 PM Thank you for stopping by, Ralph, with your supportive comments. I appreciate it so much. Sandra

Arturo Michael December 2, 2018 at 4:48 AM Joy to the world, love is born daily in hearts ... A lovely rendition in poem...All the best Sandra Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:40 PM Thank you very much, Arturo, for your visit and supportive comments. Much appreciated. Sandra

Constance La France December 1, 2018 at 10:35 AM Sandra, not only is your shape excellent but your words are so moving and tender, this touched my heart deeply, well done, best of luck in the contest but a winner for me ~ Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:40 PM Thank you very much, Constance, for your very lovely and uplifting comments. I appreciate them so much. Hugs, Sandra

Beata Agustin December 1, 2018 at 6:56 AM Great! Your poet's lines and artist's presentation indeed declare "Joy to the World" because the Saviour is born. God bless you. Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:38 PM Thank you very much for stopping by, Beata, with your uplifting comments. I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra

Vijay Pandit December 1, 2018 at 6:49 AM Superbly done..wonderful sentiments..awesome design..well done, Sandra. Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:37 PM Thank you so much for your visit and positive comments, Vija. Much appreciated. Sandra :)

Mystic Rose Rose December 1, 2018 at 5:09 AM What a lovely composition, Sandra, Very skillfully done. I am attempting to raise the spirit in poetry soup by creating a comment Sunday. Please join us in commenting this Sunday. Feel free to choose a few new members or old and leave a comment. Thank you for always being so generous to me on comments. Love Sandra Haight December 4, 2018 at 8:36 PM Thank you so much, Pixie, for your very supportive and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

Tom Cunningham December 1, 2018 at 5:00 AM Wow, this is brilliant Sandra, a real work of art. Have tried that form and it just wouldn't work. This will do well for sure. Good luck. Tom Sandra Haight December 2, 2018 at 3:35 PM Thank you very much, Tom. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it and grateful for your very uplifting comments. Sandra :):)