And Christ the baby is born — but they still keep us in suspense. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. I had to stay up late enough to see today’s strip.
Thanks, Tarry, for the great Christmas presents—and to their creators, too! HAPPY CHRISTMAS! God bless us, one and all!…………………………………………………………………Junior and Sparkle’s child is apparently the only one unlucky enough (in terms of birthday/Christmas presents) to be born this day at St. Hilarie’s, judging by that deserted waiting room outside the delivery room….
Well, it’s somewhere around 2000 years or so, give or take. Probably around 6 BC to 4 BC, so maybe 2020 years. Something like that. The point is that it was a long time ago and hasn’t been forgotten.
It didn’t say “she delivered,” but “she should be delivered”.
The quote is from the popular King James (1611) version of the Bible, the she obviously referring to Mother Mary:
“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, …To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.”
The referrant of “delivered,” in this sense, has changed in the past 400 years. I had a Chinese friend who told me she wanted to take a picture which in my language meant that she wanted me to take a picture of her. I have since heard several people using “take a picture” this way. I don’t suppose any of these are native speakers of English, but it seems to be gaining ground, even though it confuses me to no end. These things happen in language.
“…But I head him exclaim as he drove out of sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.”- the final line from “A Visit from St. Nicholas”Merry Christmas, all.
Happy (you fill in the blank) to everyone here. Especially to Stilldamatt, who lost his mom a few days ago. Look at it this way, SDM…….. she’s in better company!
jpuzz… if “Its been proven” then how can they NOT know when the actual date is? who “proved it” and HOW did they prove it?
i think its amazing how people are so hellbent on “disproving” someones religious beliefs, yet want everyone to be “PC” so we dont offend anyone else!
It’s CHRISTMAS DAY to me and not Hannukah, Kwanzaa or anything else… and my faith is hat Jesus Christ, the only begotten Sonf of God was born on this day. I dont expect EVERYONE in the world to follow my religion or my beliefs… just dont try and cram YOURS down MY throat!
Respect my religion and my religious beliefs like i respect anyone elses.. dont wish me “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” wish me a “MERRY CHRISTMAS”
Katy and I would like to wish all the Tracy fans who gather here a very merry Christmas..For those of you who don’t share my religious beliefs, I offer this salient quote from Scrooge’s nephew, Fred:.“. . . I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas Time, when it has come round— APART FROM THE VENERATION DUE TO ITS SACRED NAME AND ORIGIN, IF ANYTHING BELONGING TO IT CAN BE APART FROM THAT” [capitalization mine] “—as a good time: a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts, freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say God bless it!”.So if you choose not to celebrate it as a commemoration of the birth of Christ, feel free to celebrate it as a secular holiday during which people are moved to treat each other more charitably and to enjoy the company of loved ones..God won’t mind either way, even if you don’t believe in Him..By the way, speaking of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, wasn’t Joe’s rendition absolutely top-flight?
I Go Pogo almost 10 years ago
Merry Christmas to all!
Neil Wick almost 10 years ago
And Christ the baby is born — but they still keep us in suspense. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. I had to stay up late enough to see today’s strip.
David53 almost 10 years ago
What a great strip for today, Merry Christmas. wondered when the baby was going to be delivered…
blunebottle almost 10 years ago
Thanks to the many who wished my Mom a happy Birthday yesterday (98.)Think I’ll see if I can try to beat her at ping-pong this year…..
AnyFace almost 10 years ago
Any guesses as to the name/gender of Baby Tracy?
“Christine” — For “Christmas” — or Christina, easily shortened to the alliterative Tina Tracy?
“Chris Tracy” if it’s a boy?
“Kris Tracy” if it’s a girl?
[Bit of a “Charlie’s Angels”/“Crimestoppers” in-joke there.]
Child will only be a wee bit younger than its uncle, Attitude Plenty … which is kinda trippy if you ponder on it.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 10 years ago
Merry Christmas guys!
Tarry Plaguer almost 10 years ago
Tarry Plaguer almost 10 years ago
A little Christmas gift for all of you. Enjoy!A Christmas Carol – Art by Joe Staton
coldsooner almost 10 years ago
“It’s been 2000 years since Jesus was born, and still the celebration goes on.” The ImperialsHope everyone has a wonderful Christmas holiday!
William Weedman almost 10 years ago
So if it’s a girl it’s Merry or if it’s a boy it’s Chris…or either way it’s Chris….
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 10 years ago
I wonder what the baby will think of his/her uncle, “Attitude”?
davidf42 almost 10 years ago
Merry Christmas to all my friends here in Tracyville!
May you all have a glorious experience on this day of celebration in which we remember God’s precious gift to us, the birth of His dear Son!
Thank you, Team Tracy for the warm wishes, and may you and yours have a blessed day as well!
Pequod almost 10 years ago
A very Merry Christmas to one and all!
Starman1948 almost 10 years ago
Merry Christmas y’all. Excellent posts and especially the nostalgic Tracy comic by Tarry. May this be your best Christmas ever.
Sisyphos almost 10 years ago
Thanks, Tarry, for the great Christmas presents—and to their creators, too! HAPPY CHRISTMAS! God bless us, one and all!…………………………………………………………………Junior and Sparkle’s child is apparently the only one unlucky enough (in terms of birthday/Christmas presents) to be born this day at St. Hilarie’s, judging by that deserted waiting room outside the delivery room….
tsull2121 almost 10 years ago
“SHE” was delivered?looks like its up to Joe to keep the Tracy name going.. Junior only seems to make girls. Betcha (if it is girl) they name it HOLLY
Sisyphos almost 10 years ago
The “she” refers to the mother (in this case, Sparkle), tsull2121.
Paul1963 almost 10 years ago
How about “Josh” if it’s a boy?
436rge almost 10 years ago
What? Another baby? We hardly ever saw Sparkle Jr and the baby just born to BO and Gertie.
johnrussco almost 10 years ago
Thank You all Team DT and Merry Christmas to all. The King Jesus Christ is born and alive in many, many believers right now. Praise Him now & forever!
William Neal McPheeters almost 10 years ago
Humbug! ……………………………………. not really …………………………….. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! :-)
thunderbearr almost 10 years ago
Feliz Chrismahanuqwanzukka Everyone! (See? Didn’t leave out anyone.)
Dsnerker almost 10 years ago
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Chris Sherlock almost 10 years ago
And—a new Tracy has come into the world. Merry Christmas, all!
Det.DanDone almost 10 years ago
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Ray Toler almost 10 years ago
Merry Christmas to all my Tracy friends.
Neil Wick almost 10 years ago
Well, it’s somewhere around 2000 years or so, give or take. Probably around 6 BC to 4 BC, so maybe 2020 years. Something like that. The point is that it was a long time ago and hasn’t been forgotten.
RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Merry Christmas!!
Neil Wick almost 10 years ago
It didn’t say “she delivered,” but “she should be delivered”.
The quote is from the popular King James (1611) version of the Bible, the she obviously referring to Mother Mary:“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, …To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.”
The referrant of “delivered,” in this sense, has changed in the past 400 years. I had a Chinese friend who told me she wanted to take a picture which in my language meant that she wanted me to take a picture of her. I have since heard several people using “take a picture” this way. I don’t suppose any of these are native speakers of English, but it seems to be gaining ground, even though it confuses me to no end. These things happen in language.
Dberrymanal1 almost 10 years ago
Merry Christmas to the writers and thanks for wrapping up Annie’s story!
Can't Sleep almost 10 years ago
All this about the word “she” in the quote reminds me of the cartoon of the manger, the star above, and the caption, “It’s a girl!”
Can't Sleep almost 10 years ago
“…But I head him exclaim as he drove out of sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.”- the final line from “A Visit from St. Nicholas”Merry Christmas, all.
Morrow Cummings almost 10 years ago
Happy (you fill in the blank) to everyone here. Especially to Stilldamatt, who lost his mom a few days ago. Look at it this way, SDM…….. she’s in better company!
tsull2121 almost 10 years ago
jpuzz… if “Its been proven” then how can they NOT know when the actual date is? who “proved it” and HOW did they prove it?
i think its amazing how people are so hellbent on “disproving” someones religious beliefs, yet want everyone to be “PC” so we dont offend anyone else!
It’s CHRISTMAS DAY to me and not Hannukah, Kwanzaa or anything else… and my faith is hat Jesus Christ, the only begotten Sonf of God was born on this day. I dont expect EVERYONE in the world to follow my religion or my beliefs… just dont try and cram YOURS down MY throat!
Respect my religion and my religious beliefs like i respect anyone elses.. dont wish me “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” wish me a “MERRY CHRISTMAS”
Weegel almost 10 years ago
Katy and I would like to wish all the Tracy fans who gather here a very merry Christmas..For those of you who don’t share my religious beliefs, I offer this salient quote from Scrooge’s nephew, Fred:.“. . . I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas Time, when it has come round— APART FROM THE VENERATION DUE TO ITS SACRED NAME AND ORIGIN, IF ANYTHING BELONGING TO IT CAN BE APART FROM THAT” [capitalization mine] “—as a good time: a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts, freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say God bless it!”.So if you choose not to celebrate it as a commemoration of the birth of Christ, feel free to celebrate it as a secular holiday during which people are moved to treat each other more charitably and to enjoy the company of loved ones..God won’t mind either way, even if you don’t believe in Him..By the way, speaking of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, wasn’t Joe’s rendition absolutely top-flight?
granitewhite almost 10 years ago
Cute!