Gifts of the Wise Men

My kids learned a lot when they went to Sunday School. The Childrens' Minister, "Ms. Joyce" Dennis made learning Biblical truths fun. Her teaching has stayed with the kids as they have progressed into their adult years.
When Elliott was about five, he learned about the Wise Men and the gifts they brought to the baby Jesus. We give gifts to each other today because these men gave gifts to this very special baby on the first Christmas. Eyes sparkling, shaking with excitement at his new knowledge, Elliott listed these gifts for the rest of us in the car on the way home from church: "Gold, aaannnnd Myrrh, aaaannnnnd, uh, Frank......And, uh, Frank.......And, uh Frank......Oh yeah, Frankinatra!!!". Trying (very hard) to control my laughter, I gently explained to Elliott that Frankensence was the name of the gift, then explained what it is. Frank Sinatra was a singer, famous as one of the "Rat Pack" members, who's birthday was on December 12.
Frankinatra has become one of my favorite Christmas memories. Had God not sent His Son on that first Christmas so many years ago, we would have no need to celebrate. Thank you, God, for Your most precious gift to us, and for memories of special times.