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 2 months ago
They saw his star in the east.
angelolady Premium Member about 2 months ago
Very pretty. Saving.
Catfeet Premium Member about 2 months ago
Hey, that’s not a drone!
Calvinist1966 about 2 months 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 2 months ago
Today’s awe moment, simply beautiful. Love all the coloured Christmas lights.
Lomax9er7 about 2 months ago
Wonderful!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Oh, how pretty! Thank you, Brian!
g04922 about 2 months ago
Nice artwork…
robertdkrebs Premium Member about 2 months ago
I love the light on Rover’s face. Beautiful Brian!
workjobb Premium Member about 2 months ago
That’s not the Christmas star, Red, that’s the light at the sewage treatment plant.
david_42 about 2 months ago
UAP! Kill it!
rockyridge1977 about 2 months ago
Silent night!!!!
Charles & Susan Premium Member about 2 months ago
Beautiful!
PDXCubbie about 2 months ago
That’s the reason for the season!
Hooligan918 about 2 months ago
This is beautiful!
slelareader about 2 months ago
Very moving
car2ner about 2 months ago
wonder message today
kaycstamper about 2 months ago
Beautiful!
rickmac1937 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Yes
raybarb44 about 2 months ago
You nailed it. Way to go……
sheashea about 2 months ago
Absolutely perfect.
ragsarooni about 2 months ago
Maybe if we all had a little more Jesus in our hearts things would be much better in this world…..
drds2 about 2 months 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 2 months ago
You don’t suppose….?
pconway about 2 months ago
I always look forward to the Christmas R and R. ☺️
WCraft Premium Member about 2 months ago
That might just be the most peaceful and touching drawing I’ve ever seen! Thank you!
oakie9531 about 2 months 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 about 2 months ago
Stunning. Thanks, Brian.
Godfreydaniel about 2 months ago
This made my heart grow three sizes!
stillfickled Premium Member about 2 months ago
A winter wonderland. Very calming.
dbrucepm about 2 months ago
Thank you for capturing the heart of the season. Merry Christmas to all
listmom about 2 months ago
Thank you, Brian. Just wonderful! Merry Christmas everybody! (And Happy Hanukah as well!)
phnx1965 about 2 months ago
Beautiful!
JoeMartinFan Premium Member about 2 months ago
That’s a keeper!
miztrniceguy about 2 months ago
♡
baskate_2000 about 2 months ago
Yep, that’s it!
eddi-TBH about 2 months ago
Peace.
bwswolf about 2 months ago
And Peace on earth …… to “ALL” men and women …….. Right Red and Rover ….. :)
Jim G Premium Member about 2 months ago
I keep finding new reasons to love this comic strip.
m b about 2 months ago
VERY NICE Brian !!
KC135E/R BOOMER about 2 months ago
Very nicely done.