Christmas - Winter View Of Church
by Jim Butcher
Title
Christmas - Winter View Of Church
Artist
Jim Butcher
Medium
Painting - Oil On Masonite
Description
The magical season of Christmas is a time of merriment; but it is also a time for sincere reverence. On Christmas morning, churches all over the world hold special, joyous services to celebrate, with rich ceremony, the humble birth of the Savior of the World ... Jesus Christ. Merriment and reverence are united by a special bond during this sacred time of the year. The sincere, yet joyful worship of Jesus Christ as the Babe of Bethlehem ... born in humility ... was especiallystressed by St. Francis of Assisi. This Holy Saint is associated with Christmasbecause of his great love of the simple religious songs which were the forerunners of our modern Christmas carols. He once advised a devout Brother to mix lighthearted singing with his preaching for what are the servants of God if not His minstrels, who ought to stir and incite the hearts of men to spiritual joy? WhenSt. Francis celebrated Christmas in Greccio in 1223 it was humble indeed ... especially when compared with the Christmases of today, which partake of diverse customs developed through two thousand years. But all Christmas customs, whether rooted in pagan festivals, folklore, or church rituals, express that spiritual joy of which St. Francis spoke ... a joy which we glory in manifesting during themagical season of Christmas. Even a young child, as depicted in this artwork, can enjoy the heart warming spirit of Yuletide Worship, especially with a nice, sweet candy cane that will see him joyfully through the service.
Please note the "Fine Art America" watermark will not appear on the painting or any print reproduction.
Artwork Copyright © 1986 Wind River Studios Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved under United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or otherwise exploit the Artwork in any way. Any sale of the physical original does not include or convey the Copyright or any right comprised in the Copyright. WRSH Stock Number XB10656
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