We feel the winter cold here in northern Utah, as expected for our Christmas celebration. I’m thinkin’ warm blankets at night when “the weather outside is frightful.”
Newborns deserve a warm welcome in any season. I see swaddle blankets online, designed as security, wearable, adjustable, personalized, photo props, with matching hat, etc. Baby has come a long way! Our daughters and granddaughters could also talk about dolls.
Did you or your child have a special “blankie” that was difficult to let go of? On a larger scale, Kay’s mother made adorable quilts cherished by our youngsters. I recall my 1970 Argentine red poncho served as a warm walking blanket in my youth. (With all our moves, where did it go?) My wife was grateful for the calming effect of heated blankets at Huntsman Hospital. A bit of family history.
Mary wrapped her baby Jesus in something warm, welcoming Him to earth life. (The “swaddling clothes” were likely “long strips of cloth wrapped all around the baby.” — BYU New Testament Commentary, by John Welch re. Luke 2:7) In some respects, a simple, warm existence at that time. In other ways, a bitter, cold world. However, Christ came and grew to give us all the warmth of His redeeming love. He overcame death for all mankind. He lives!
