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For most of his fabled career, Santa Claus always relied on reindeer for his mode of transportation in supporting his global export enterprise. Today, however, modern technology is giving the ‘big fella’ in the red velvety suit other options other than ruminants. Old Saint Nick might not be needed to guide his sleigh tonight? That’s right. For his 5.8-millions-mile trek to all “naughty” and “nice” boys and girls on his list, Kris Kringle might stay home and “kick back” this Christmas. How’s that, you say?

 

Direct and to the point, Santa’s sleigh might, that’s might, mind ya, be equipped this year with solar panels retrofitted to “trick-out his ride” at the cost of a mere $100,000. Liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries were installed that helps power-up the sled, like it does cars, at the cost of $5,000. On-board there’s a few propane balloons at the cost of $50,000 each, for emergencies. Then, there’s the global GPS system NASA designed for back-up at the cost of $2 million. Oh yeah, that cloaking and stealth radar package comes in around $41 billion. It’s a costly trip for Santa. Bottom line, Magic Reindeer are no longer reliable. Rudolph with his nose so bright simply has grown older and lost some of his step. Besides, where the drone sled doesn’t go, UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, and all the many other delivery experts and systems will pick-up the slack. Prices may vary—read the fine print. For a real Christmas gift and the ultimate delivery, read on.

 

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a senses should be taken of the entire Roman world. So, Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem to the town of David, because he belonged to the house of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. There were shepherds living in the field nearby, and an Angel of the Lord appeared to them and said don’t be afraid, I bring you good news, today a savior has been born. Then, a host of heavenly angels appeared praising God and saying “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests”. Luke Chapter 2. Reminds me of a song:

 

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,

The Little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

 

Around the same time, Micah prophesied that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, the city of David. Reminds me of another song:

 

O little town of Bethlehem,

How still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep

The silent stars go by;

Yet in thy darkness shineth

The everlasting Light;

The hopes and fears of all the years

Are met in thee tonight.

 

That child born in Bethlehem was destined to save the world. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6. Reminds me of another song:

 

Joy to the world! The Lord is come;

Let the earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare him room,

And heaven and nature sing,

And heaven and nature sing,

And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.

 

Jesus, the greatest gift to all mankind, has been delivered.