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As far as the northern hemisphere is concerned, Christmas lies almost exactly in the darkest time of year. This physical darkness has always been associated with the dark and menacing traits of human behavior. All the violence, terrorism and fanaticism, reckless commercialization and exploitation make people worried and scared, as do issues such as poverty and pollution. Many people cannot help but feel threatened, disheartened and overwhelmed by this torrent of dark, inimical and often obscure powers and problems.

The same feelings of helplessness and vulnerability are to be found in the Christmas story, where Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus seem utterly helpless and vulnerable when threatened by the cruelty and military might of Herod.

And yet there is hope. In the Christmas story, an angel directs the Holy Family to flee to Egypt. Suddenly, the military might of Herod becomes impotent as the infant Jesus is protected by divine forces. The ghastly baby massacre ordered by Herod only further reveals his helplessness and growing panic.

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