December 23, 2009 - 12:59 PM

Merry Christmas

by Mike Huckabee
As the holiest day of the year for Christians fast approaches, I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. In today’s politically correct society, many people and businesses refrain from wishing each other “Merry Christmas” instead preferring the more generic “Happy Holidays.” I believe that each of us should remember the true meaning of December 25. It is the day of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and Christians everywhere celebrate the day according to their own traditions.

Our world faces many problems. As we in America deal with some of the most important issues of our lifetime, such as a struggling economy, health care reform, rising taxes and an expansion of the federal government, As Americans, even with all of our problems, we have much to celebrate. We live in the greatest country the world has ever known.

I hope that each of us will take the time to contemplate and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. On this day, our Savior was born. Because of his birth, mankind has received the promise of eternal life.

My family and I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. To our non-Christian friends we say Happy Holidays. Please remember to pray for our troops, as they serve thousands of miles away from home. May they be safe and return to their families soon.


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  • Patton, Andrew

    12/31/2009 12:49 AM

    True, there is no salvation in His birth, but there is no salvation without it, either. Ditto for His teaching and example. Except that He was born of a virgin, He couldn't die for us, and except that His words were heard, the Cross would have saved no one because no one would have embraced it and claimed His blood as the apportionment for their sins.

  • McCloskey, Stephanie

    12/29/2009 07:24 PM

    Merry Christmas all!

  • Walker, Amy

    12/28/2009 09:25 PM

    Dear Governor Huckabee,
    You and Janet have been an amazing blessing to me in these past two years since I first got to know you in the summer of 2007. As I have studied your journey through life as a kid, teen, young adult, husband, pastor, politician and now commentator and TV show host and have listened to many many of your speeches and commentaries, I have come to see you as a true ambassador of CHRIST's love and hope. I know this is not done by your strength and efforts, but your solid commitment to CHRIST, allowing Him through the HOLY SPIRIT to work in and through you. We continue to hold you and your family up daily in prayer to our GOD and Father and our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    One of the greatest blessings I have received from being involved in your 2008 campaign and Huck PAC is the Wonderful friends I have gained during this time. One of them is my very, dear friend, prayer partner and confidant Barbie Miller, of Des Moines Iowa, and San Marco Island Florida. She has been a huge blessing and encouragement to me! Just recently, she gave me a gift of a personally signed (to my husband and I), copy of your book, A Simple Christmas. I have been enjoying reading it and plan to share it with my husband and family.

  • Barbie

    12/27/2009 10:57 PM

    Governor Huckabee,Janet Huckabee,The Huckabee Family, All Huckabean and WannaBeHuckabean Fans...

    We hope you all had "A Very Special Christmas" filled with abundant blessings of good health, love of family and friends, happiness, and fond memories.

    Governor Huckabee, I just finished reading your book "A Simple Christmas" and it is the best Christmas book I have ever read:-) It truely touched our lives, and I am so happy that we gave to each of our extended family members your book as a Christmas gift.

    As my dear friend Randy Davis recently said, The important issue of Christmas is not so much that Jesus came, but why He came. There was no salvation in His birth. Nor did the sinless way He lived His life have any redemptive force of its own. His example, flawless as it was, could not rescue us from our sins. Even His teaching, the greatest truth ever revealed, could not save us. There was a price to be paid for our sins and someone had to die. Only Jesus could do it.


  • Robinson, Barbara

    12/27/2009 11:02 AM

    I am hoping that you will consider being the candidate in 2012. It would be such an honor to vote for you and to have you as my President.
    It is time we bring pride back to America by having a President who loves and believes in his country.
    Obama doesn't love America and is doing his best to destroy this wonderful land.
    May God protect our country and keep it safe until we are able to rid ourselves of the politicians who would do us harm.
    God Bless you Governor Huckabee. You are a very good man.
    visit my blog babbie. townhalltease.com

  • Perrault, Sara

    12/27/2009 12:02 AM

    Mary Christmas...

    Need I say moore ?

  • ~Sarah Joan (Janitor's wife)

    12/26/2009 10:47 AM

    Merry Christmas Mike! Hope you and your family had a great Christmas!

    Merry Christmas to fellow HuckPACers :)

  • Tami Miller

    12/26/2009 12:26 AM

    "Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing!" I pray that you all know your King, Jesus Christ, tonight. He came to save the world and in him only is ultimate peace found. Merry Christmas all!

  • Captain Obvious

    12/25/2009 03:22 PM

    Merry Christmas!

    Governor Huckabee, the "Rejoice!" program is a joy! Grateful that Fox News Network is keeping Christ in Christmas.

    Maxine, Huskers, Juliee, Sunny, All-In, Huckapedia--God continue His blessings to you!


  • Rocky

    12/25/2009 02:38 PM

    Thanks Governor Huckabee, and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Yes, today is the day that the angels announced, peace on earth and good will towards men. It's the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

  • Huskers 4 Huckabee

    12/25/2009 02:24 PM

    Thanks, Sunny!

    That entire Casting Crowns Christmas CD is AMAZING!!

    God Bless Us, Everyone!!

  • Sunny in California

    12/25/2009 11:10 AM

    This song was written by a man in a time of darkness. During the civil war, he lost his wife in a fire and his son to a bullet. It was Christmas.....

    Casting Crowns: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-150Y6Hf8ds&feature=PlayList&p=0CCE0F03128B4C62&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21


    I heard the bells on Christmas day
    Their old familiar carols play
    And mild and sweet their songs repeat Of peace on earth good will to men

    And the bells are ringing
    Like a choir they're singing
    In my heart I hear them
    Peace on earth, good will to men

    And in despair I bowed my head
    There is no peace on earth I said
    For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men

    But the bells are ringing
    Like a choir singing
    Does anybody hear them?
    Peace on earth, good will to men

    Then rang the bells more loud and deep
    God is not dead, nor doth He sleep
    The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
    With peace on earth, good will to men Then ringing singing on its way

    The world revolved from night to day
    A voice, a chime, a chant sublime
    Of peace on earth, good will to men

    And the bells they're ringing
    Like a choir they're singing
    And with our hearts we'll hear them
    Peace on earth, good will to men

    Do you hear the bells they're ringing?
    The life the angels singing
    Open up your heart and hear them
    Peace on earth, good will to men

    Peace on earth, Peace on earth
    Peace on earth, Good will to men

  • All-in-for-Mike

    12/25/2009 10:25 AM

    Thank you, Governor Huckabee, for your warm wishes... and especially for not being afraid to say the Name! This is CHRISTmas, and we proclaim His birth with JOY!

    We pray for you every day, that God would protect you, your reputation, and your future as president of the United States.

  • SarahAnn

    12/25/2009 01:45 AM


    Christmas music, "Silent Night, Holy Night" , is beautiful.....

    http://www.moviesmusicgamesandmore.com/christmas-music-lyrics-silent-night-holy-night-lyrics.html

  • Huckapedia

    12/24/2009 11:29 PM

    Merry Christmas Gov. Huckabee!

    Thank you for working so hard to help lift America back up to higher ground! You have put in a lot of long hours and countless miles traveling across America. We really appreciate your hard effort. Thank you very much.

    Hope you have a wonderful relaxing Christmas with your family back home in Arkansas.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • Hodges, Anna

    12/24/2009 03:15 PM

    Merry Christmas to Mr. Huckabee and thank you for all you do to help keep our country free. God Bless, Annasversatilewriting.com

  • henes, gary

    12/24/2009 01:44 PM

    Thank you Mr. Huckabee for your christian values and speaking out for them. I thank our Lord for a Christian man like yourself to be in our government. We will continue to Pray for you and your family Mike. God Bless you and yours to have a beautiful and joyous Christmas celebrating our Lord and Saviors birth.
    Blessings,
    Gary and Sherri

  • gracepraying

    12/24/2009 12:21 PM

    Governor and Mrs. Huckabee: Have a wonderful, well-deserved rest and time with family this Christmas! We feel like we are celebrating with you, after reading the beautiful book you wrote, A Simple Christmas.

    The Christmas stories on Huckabee Report are just great! We still have a wonderful country, in spite of our problems with politics and some of our social indicators.

    May God, who sent Jesus Christ to forgive our sins, enter many hearts this holy season. May our prayers become stronger and more effective as we admit our sins and needs for God's help.

    May God forgive America, so God can truly bless America fully.

    GRACE, in Kansas, PRAYING

    PS Have a Wonderful Christmas and Blessed New Year, all you who come here to comment or read. Thank you for giving to this great cause of electing conservatives, also.

  • Powell, John

    12/24/2009 10:17 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family also. I wish you peace and joy and pray that our Country will remember why and for who we fought, and fight for. God bless your efforts, and may they be guided by the hand of God.

  • Herdt, Carol

    12/24/2009 12:08 AM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR Governor and Mrs. Huckabee.

  • HopeforAmerica

    12/23/2009 09:49 PM

    I echo the gratitude that the others have also expressed. Thank you so very much for everything that you have done and are doing for the country. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    Mary

  • Huskers 4 Huckabee

    12/23/2009 08:35 PM

    Merriest of Christmas' to you Mike & family!!

    SarahAnn, What a Gift, indeed! Having your Grandson home from Tough-A!! That can't be beat!!

    HuckaBeans & WannaBeans: I served up coffee over on the Open Discussion Blog!

    Merry Christmas, One & All!
    God Bless Us, Everyone!

    Huskers

  • SarahAnn

    12/23/2009 05:56 PM


    Thank You Gov. Huckabee for all you have done for our country. And, for all you will be doing in the future.. I hope you and your family & all the HuckPac bloggers have a very Merry Christmas & a great New Year.....

    My Grandson will be flying in to the USA Christmas day, from Afghanistan.. That will be a great gift for our family, even though it will be awhile before we see him..

    I know there is one that did not meke it home.. He died this last month... He died, but was revived after being dead 10 mins on the battlefield , he lived for awhile in a coma..

    May God be with the soldiers, their families and may he be with our country....

  • Peterson, Susan

    12/23/2009 04:40 PM

    Hi Governor Huckabee -

    Thank you for always reminding us what is most important. Christmas Blessings to you & your family, & to all the people here at HuckPac!

    Susan

  • Walter, Gary

    12/23/2009 02:41 PM

    Merry Christmas Mike, Janet and family and the whole Huck-Pac Crew- including the frequent bloggers :)
    May the joy of this awesome event encourge and thrill you all!

  • JULIEE 4 HUCKABEE, CA

    12/23/2009 01:42 PM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS, GOVERNOR HUCKABEE!

    May the love, peace, and joy of Christ be with you and your family this Christmas and throughout this New Year!

    Thank you so much for blessing our lives! Words cannot express how much we appreciate WHO you are, and all that you stand for. Character not only makes the difference...It IS the difference!

    Love and God"s Blessings to you and your family!

    Merry Christmas!

    Julie and Family

  • mxnwilson

    12/23/2009 01:33 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, Gov. Huckabee. Thank you for your leadership that makes it possible to continue to support Huck Pac in so many priceless efforts!