You just had to go there, didn’t you? Today is Christmas, one specific holiday occurring within a time span that also contains several holidays for other religions. During this time span, I use the inclusive “happy holidays” unless I knew what specific holiday that person celebrates. I highly doubt anyone objects to Christmas greetings on Christmas day anymore than one would object to Chanukah greetings during that festival.
The artwork of this cartoon is astounding. Truly a work of art in it’s own right. Well done, Mr Varvel, well done.“I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, happy holidays of all kinds and all the best for a wonderful new year.”- Senator Risch, GOP Weekly Address
Nice artwork, nice to see a focus on the real meaning of the day. BTW: one does NOT have to be Christian (or accept the Abrahamic tradition and “God”) to respect and honor that message, and the wisest teachings from the prophet.
I am very glad to find something that the conservatives (at least the more moderate ones anyway), and the liberals can agree upon here. The artwork is truly excellent, and expresses the feelings of the season and all true Christians very well!!
My focus is more on the following of Jesus than the worshiping of him, but I love Varvel’s Christmas art. Its beauty lifts up the depth of Jesus’ life and message.
Luke 6:36-38New International Version (NIV)36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Judging Others
37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Matthew 22:37-39New International Version (NIV)37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]
ReaderLady over 10 years ago
Hallelujah and Amen. Beautiful, Gary. Merry Christmas!
pirate227 over 10 years ago
Nice artwork.
ishannon5289 over 10 years ago
As much as I want to sigh and shake my head at it, I must admit it is a very pretty toon. It is very well executed, great technique.
bellylaughs over 10 years ago
Than k you for this Gary. It’s awesome. Merry Christmas to you and yours
grosservater over 10 years ago
You forgot Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace. Without those, the picture isn’t complete.
Jason Allen over 10 years ago
You just had to go there, didn’t you? Today is Christmas, one specific holiday occurring within a time span that also contains several holidays for other religions. During this time span, I use the inclusive “happy holidays” unless I knew what specific holiday that person celebrates. I highly doubt anyone objects to Christmas greetings on Christmas day anymore than one would object to Chanukah greetings during that festival.
Jason Allen over 10 years ago
The artwork of this cartoon is astounding. Truly a work of art in it’s own right. Well done, Mr Varvel, well done.“I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, happy holidays of all kinds and all the best for a wonderful new year.”- Senator Risch, GOP Weekly Address
dfleuret over 10 years ago
Beautiful Gary.
Thank you so much.
Merry Christmas from here to all out there!
tomlcox Premium Member over 10 years ago
Awesome!
Thanks, Tom Cox
mrgromit over 10 years ago
Wow. Very cool indeed.
The one time I’d like to buy a cartoonist’s artwork and it’s not available.
This would make an awesome Christmas card.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
Nice artwork, nice to see a focus on the real meaning of the day. BTW: one does NOT have to be Christian (or accept the Abrahamic tradition and “God”) to respect and honor that message, and the wisest teachings from the prophet.
frodo1008 over 10 years ago
I am very glad to find something that the conservatives (at least the more moderate ones anyway), and the liberals can agree upon here. The artwork is truly excellent, and expresses the feelings of the season and all true Christians very well!!
chromosome Premium Member over 10 years ago
My focus is more on the following of Jesus than the worshiping of him, but I love Varvel’s Christmas art. Its beauty lifts up the depth of Jesus’ life and message.
DanielLynne over 10 years ago
Amazing art work. Great technique. Professional excellence befitting the King of Kings. Thank you for focusing us on the true reality of Christmas.
Reality,really? over 10 years ago
Spectacular art. Really spectacular religious artwork. Thank you.
Jib76 over 10 years ago
Luke 6:36-38New International Version (NIV)36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Judging Others
37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Matthew 22:37-39New International Version (NIV)37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]
Footnotes:
Matthew 22:37 Deut. 6:5Matthew 22:39 Lev. 19:18
artistdavid over 10 years ago
Wow! a Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus with in the face of the Jesus is the reason of the Season.