Obama On The Meaning Of Christmas

President Obama talks to kids about the meaning of Christmas.
THE PRESIDENT: I think one thing that's important to remember is that, even though there's a lot of fun at Christmas, you know, you got -- especially when it's snowy like this, so it's pretty outside, you got the Christmas tree, you got the Christmas cookies, you've got presents. You know, I think that the most important thing is just to remember why we celebrate Christmas.

CHILD: I know!

THE PRESIDENT: Do you know?

CHILD: The birth of baby Jesus.

THE PRESIDENT: The birth of baby Jesus, and what he symbolizes for people all around the world is the possibility of peace and people treating each other with respect. And so I just hope that spirit of giving that's so important at Christmas, I hope all of you guys remember that as well. You know, it's not just about getting gifts but it's also doing something for other people. So being nice to your mom and dad and grandma and aunties and showing respect to people -- that's really important too, that's part of the Christmas spirit, don't you think? Do you agree with me?

CHILDREN: Yes.

THE PRESIDENT: You do? Do you have an interesting observation?

CHILD: I know why we give gifts to other people.

THE PRESIDENT: Why is that?

CHILD: Because the three wise men gave gifts to baby Jesus.

THE PRESIDENT: That's exactly right. But the three wise men -- the reason -- (sign falls off wall) -- uh-oh, I thought that was the cookies going down. We couldn't have that.

You know, the three wise men, if you think about it, here are these guys, they have all this money, they've got all this wealth and power, and yet they took a long trip to a manger just to see a little baby. And it just shows you that just because you're powerful or you're wealthy, that's not what's important. What's important is what's -- the kind of spirit you have.

So I hope everybody has a spirit of kindness and thoughtfulness, and everybody is really thinking about how can they do for other people -- treating them ... Distributed by Tubemogul.

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[bigc028282]

They should have covered how MN eliminated GMAC with an executive order, and those people who were protesting outside of the govern-ours house.You know, the tens of thousands who will get no medical so the state can keep wasted money, and still balance the budget. Maybe I missed the real reporting, I will keep looking.

[UpTakeVideo]

You'll find plenty of videos about GMAC (General Assistance Medical Care) cuts here on You Tube and theuptake (dot) org. I believe today's protest covered and should be up here soon.

[matthatter33]

The birth of Jesus. Yes thats exactly right, but to be politically incorrect it's not to bring peace but division. Because men will hate you for his sake. He came for one reason. To purchase our sins on the tree of life so that we might be reconciled back to the father (God) He was born lived a short life died and rose from the grave so we might live eternally with him.

[CollateralSandwich]

Merry KissMyAss, President Obama.

Merry KissMyAss.

[Benocav]

25th isnt the birth of Jesus !!!!! No one knows when jesus is born ?? 25th is the birth of the sun gods ... just adopted by catholic church to get more followers. You should know that Obama :!!

[threshold28]

Obama's words are deceptive and partially true but twisted and not fully showing the truth. christmas is not about how Jesus "symbolizes" peace, it is straight up about Jesus Christ the son of God being born to die on the cross for all man kind for our sins and to show gods love towards us. and Jesus lived as a example of how every christian must strive to live. but we are not to live by the law, but by faith.

[tomanyasses]

were the blondes racist video

[sweettina2]

a little more practice and you'll be like our government, then you can censor comments when you detect a "thought crime".'

[AiRamosPro]

15:48 Obama looks like he's just another kid in the crowd smiling for the camara. Hahaha... He blended pretty good huh?. lol...

[bigc028282]

Thanks, I'll make sure to share some more. I want others to learn as well.

[UpTakeVideo]

If you keep posts civil, and don't make them insulting (such as calling someone a RepubliCON) they stand a better chance of being approved. I'm leaving your last one up so others can learn.

[mmcintee]

Obama starts talking about the meaning of Christmas with the kids at 12:25