Today’s strip reminds me of my late Mum. She used to tell me that the brightest star in the sky – the one that we see when no other stars are visible – was the Star of Bethlehem. Dad once heard her call it the Star of Bethlehem and told her it is NOT the Star of Bethlehem but Sirius the Dog Star. My Mum had me christened David soon after I was born on December 15 1966 as carolers Once In Royal David’s City in her maternity ward soon after I was born.
rom the Star of Bethlehem article in Imprimis publication December 1996 by Craig Chester Past President, Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy and available on line, facebook wouldn’t let me post it…Jesus was born on December 25th – “It seems plausible that the Magi were “overjoyed” at again seeing before them, as they traveled southward, “his star,” Jupiter, which at its stationary point was standing still over Bethlehem.We do know for certain that Jupiter performed aretrograde loop in 2 B.C. and that it was stationaryon December 25, interestingly enough, duringHanukkah, the season for giving presents.”
Shikamoo Premium Member about 11 hours ago
They saw his star in the east.
angelolady Premium Member about 11 hours ago
Very pretty. Saving.
Catfeet Premium Member about 7 hours ago
Hey, that’s not a drone!
Calvinist1966 about 7 hours ago
Today’s strip reminds me of my late Mum. She used to tell me that the brightest star in the sky – the one that we see when no other stars are visible – was the Star of Bethlehem. Dad once heard her call it the Star of Bethlehem and told her it is NOT the Star of Bethlehem but Sirius the Dog Star. My Mum had me christened David soon after I was born on December 15 1966 as carolers Once In Royal David’s City in her maternity ward soon after I was born.
Ned Snipes about 7 hours ago
Today’s awe moment, simply beautiful. Love all the coloured Christmas lights.
Lomax9er7 about 7 hours ago
Wonderful!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 7 hours ago
Oh, how pretty! Thank you, Brian!
g04922 about 6 hours ago
Nice artwork…
robertdkrebs Premium Member about 5 hours ago
I love the light on Rover’s face. Beautiful Brian!
workjobb Premium Member about 5 hours ago
That’s not the Christmas star, Red, that’s the light at the sewage treatment plant.
david_42 about 5 hours ago
UAP! Kill it!
rockyridge1977 about 4 hours ago
Silent night!!!!
Charles & Susan Premium Member about 4 hours ago
Beautiful!
PDXCubbie about 4 hours ago
That’s the reason for the season!
Hooligan918 about 4 hours ago
This is beautiful!
slelareader about 4 hours ago
Very moving
car2ner about 3 hours ago
wonder message today
kaycstamper about 3 hours ago
Beautiful!
rickmac1937 Premium Member about 3 hours ago
Yes
raybarb44 about 2 hours ago
You nailed it. Way to go……
sheashea about 2 hours ago
Absolutely perfect.
ragsarooni about 2 hours ago
Maybe if we all had a little more Jesus in our hearts things would be much better in this world…..
drds2 about 2 hours ago
“And behold, the star that they saw in the East went before them, until it came and stood over where the young Child was.” Matthew 2:9
stamps about 1 hour ago
You don’t suppose….?
pconway about 1 hour ago
I always look forward to the Christmas R and R. ☺️
WCraft Premium Member 35 minutes ago
That might just be the most peaceful and touching drawing I’ve ever seen! Thank you!
oakie9531 11 minutes ago
rom the Star of Bethlehem article in Imprimis publication December 1996 by Craig Chester Past President, Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy and available on line, facebook wouldn’t let me post it…Jesus was born on December 25th – “It seems plausible that the Magi were “overjoyed” at again seeing before them, as they traveled southward, “his star,” Jupiter, which at its stationary point was standing still over Bethlehem.We do know for certain that Jupiter performed aretrograde loop in 2 B.C. and that it was stationaryon December 25, interestingly enough, duringHanukkah, the season for giving presents.”
ilovecomics*infinity 10 minutes ago
Stunning. Thanks, Brian.