“The angel said, ‘Do not be afraid.'” Matthew chapter 1

“Joseph was told not to be afraid, not because  God was going to take away all the fearful things but because the Messiah was coming into the world…into his family.” JE Lillie

“At some point in the Christmas story everyone lifts up their head.” Barry Risto

“The real gifts of Christmas are love, joy and peace.” Barry Risto