Do not go on if this will offend you, it is religious in nature. Should not surprise anyone coming from me!

>Remember My Birthday????!!!!!!
>
>       As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday.
>Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year
>the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people
>shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials,
>and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is
>getting closer and closer.
>
>       It is really very nice to know that at least once a
>year, some people think of me. As you know, the celebration of my
>birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to understand and
>be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems
>to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together
>and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the
>celebration.
>
>
>       I remember that last year there was a great feast in my
>honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits,
>assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there
>were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, do you want to know
>something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't
>remember to send me an invitation.
>
>       The party was for me, but when that great day came, I
>was left outside, they closed the door in my face......... and I wanted
>to be with them and share their table. In truth, that didn't surprise me
>because in the last few years all close their doors to me.
>
>       Since I was not invited, I decided to enter the party
>without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all
>drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing
>at everything. They were having a great time.
>
>       To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red
>wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed
>drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying :
>"Santa Claus, Santa Claus"... as if the party were in his honor! At 12
>midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms
>waiting for someone to hug me and ... do you know .... no one hugged me.
>
>
>       Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them
>one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to
>see if, maybe, there was one for me. What ! would you feel if on your
>birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one ? I then
>understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left. Every
>year it gets worse.
>
>       People only remember to eat and drink, the gifts, the
>parties and nobody remembers me.
>
>       I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter
>into your life.
>
>       I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two
>thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the
>cross, to save you. Today, I only want that you believe this with all
>you heart. I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me
>to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that
>no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party.
>
>       I'm still making the final arrangements. Today I am
>sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want
>to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and
>write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Only those
>on the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don't answer
>the invitation, will be left outside.
>
>       Do you know how you can answer this invitation? it is by
>extending it to others whom you care for... I'll be waiting for all of
>you to attend my party this year... See you soon .... I love you !
>
>       - Jesus