Today Christ is born in Bethlehem of the Virgin.
Today the Beginningless doth begin, and the Word becometh incarnate.
The powers of heaven rejoice, and earth is glad with mankind.
The Magi do offer presents, and the shepherds with wonder declaim.
As for us, we shout ceaselessly, crying,
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace,
good-will towards men.
(John of Damascus)
From Divine Prayers and Services, p. 409.
Merry Christmas, Mr Arakaki!
Merry Christmas, J. Burnham!