One funny Christmas story could be about a little angel who was assigned to help a clumsy shepherd find his way to Bethlehem. The angel kept getting distracted by the beautiful Christmas lights in the sky. As for a poem, 'Twas the night before Christmas, in the stable so meek, Jesus lay sleeping, no crying or peek. Angels watched over, with a heavenly look, In this Christian Christmas, from the Good Book.
One funny Christian Christmas story could be about a little angel who accidentally mixes up the gift list for the children. So instead of getting toys, some kids get a bunch of feathers! As for a poem, 'Twas the night before Christmas, in Bethlehem fair, all the animals were gathered with nary a care. The star shone so bright, like God's love's own light, leading the wise men through the dark of the night.
One characteristic is the use of religious elements in a humorous way. For example, they might tell a story about a well - known Bible character in a comical situation. In poems, it could be rhyming words that playfully describe a religious concept.
Here's a story: a group of church choir children decided to put on a nativity play but all the animals in the play started making the wrong noises at the wrong times. It was chaos but also very funny. A poem: 'Christmas bells ring, for the new born King. Jesus came to save, our souls to engrave. In the Christian lore, this is what we adore. A holy Christmas, forevermore.'
You can find them in some religious bookstores. They often have collections of Christian literature that include funny poems and stories. Some churches also have their own libraries where such materials might be available.
Here's a poem: 'At Christmas time, the bells do chime. For Jesus' birth, it's a grand design. The sheep were counting, one, two, three. Waiting for the Savior, for all to see. In the Christian faith, it's a mystery.'. Story: There was an old lady in a small church who always made the Christmas cookies for the parish. One year, she accidentally added salt instead of sugar. But instead of being disappointed, everyone laughed and said it was a new 'Christian' way to remember the tears of the world that Jesus came to save. And they still ate the cookies with a smile.
One of the well - known Christian Memorial Day poems is 'In Flanders Fields' which, while not strictly only for Christian Memorial Day, has themes that resonate. It speaks of sacrifice and remembrance, values central to the day. As for stories, there are many tales of soldiers who held onto their Christian faith during war. For example, the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor who resisted the Nazis. His story is one of courage in the face of great evil, and his faith was an important part of his motivation to fight for what was right, which can be related to the spirit of Memorial Day in a Christian context.
There was a story in a small Christian community. For Thanksgiving, they were planning to have a big feast and share their blessings. A little boy, who was very excited, thought he could help by bringing his pet chicken to the church kitchen as a contribution. When he showed up with the chicken running around the kitchen, the ladies cooking were initially shocked but then couldn't stop laughing. This simple act of the boy's innocent misunderstanding added a lot of humor to their Thanksgiving preparations while still being in the spirit of sharing within the Christian community.
One funny Christian Christmas story is about a small church's nativity play. The little boy playing Joseph got so nervous that when Mary said she was going to have a baby, he loudly asked 'How did that happen?', much to the amusement and shock of the audience.
One funny story could be about a church's Thanksgiving potluck. There was a new member who decided to bring a 'turkey' made entirely out of vegetables for the vegetarians in the congregation. When it was time to serve, everyone was so curious about this unique 'turkey'. Some kids thought it was a real, magic turkey that turned into veggies. It brought a lot of laughter and also started a great conversation about being inclusive during the holiday.