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CHRISTMAS ROSES
One of the most beautiful of the legends associated with Christmas is that of the Christmas rose.
According to the story, MadeIon, the child of a shepherd, saw the Wise Men pass toward Bethlehem, laden with gifts for the Christ Child, and she wept becasue she had no gifts to offer__
An angel appeared before her and asked, "Why do you weept"
"Because," Made Ion replied, as she brushed away her tears, "I have no gift for the Christ Child.”
"A gift of the heart is best of all, but / will give you something to carry to the manger'" and with this the angel disappeared, and in the same spot there appeared a beautiful rose, filled with white blooms.
Madelon gathered the blossoms and joyfully went to Bethlehem. At the manger, she stood in the background as the Wise Men offered their gold,'‘frankincense and myrrh. She hesitated, doubting that her small gift would be acknowledged or appreciated.
Mustering her courage, she stepped forth and lay the roses before the Christ Child, Immediately, the flowers turned from white to a most beautiful pink, the first Christmas rose.
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