Happy July Birthday by Joyful226/Connie

For those with July birthday's I want to wish you a Very Happy Birthday. There aren't a lot of Holiday's in July but here are the ones I found. On the 3rd of July is St. Thomas Day and the 25 of July is St. James The Greater day both represented by the Bible in the upper right hand corner. On the left is a little boy caring and American flag representing American Independence Day. America is 240 years old on July 4th this year, Then on the 17th of July is a fun national holiday "National Ice Cream Day". As seen on the piano bench and also in the foreground. July is also a time for vacations, school is out and the weather is warm, because of this numerous people take vacations this month..that is represented by the Lighthouse and the Sail Boat because so many love to go to the beach or ocean this time of year. More about the saints: St. Thomas originally his feast day was the 21st of December therefore many of the traditions on his feast day really are centered more around Christmas than July, However it was moved to the 3 July later. St. Thomas was one of Jesus' disciples. He is best known for being the one disciple who wanted proof of Jesus' resurrection. St. Thomas is celebrated with a feast day in both the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. He is often referred to as Doubting Thomas, and also the name The Twin. Many Christians see themselves in St. Thomas because he doubted the resurrection until he received proof from Christ himself. He also confessed to not understanding Jesus when Christ told his disciples at the Last Supper that he was preparing a place for them. It is thought that Thomas settled in India Thousands of Indians claim to be descendants of the Christians that Thomas helped to convert. St. James TG. The feast day of James the Greater in the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the life of Jesus' disciple. He was considered to be one of the inner circle of Jesus' followers because he witnessed the transfiguration of Christ and the raising of Jairus' daughter from the dead. James was among the three disciples to see the transfiguration of Jesus. He, Peter and John accompanied Jesus on a mountain where Jesus becomes radiant and is transfigured to light. The prophets Moses and Elijah appear and speak with Jesus (Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36). Of Jesus' 12 disciples, two were named James. This celebration centers on James the son of Zebedee, also known as James the Greater. It is thought that he may have been older than James the Lesser, who was the younger half brother of Jesus.(Jesus was God's Son, James the lesser was the son of Joseph)New Testament readers first encounter James TG, mending nets with his father, Zebedee, and his brother John. They were as dejected as their friends Simon (later renamed Peter) and Andrew that they had caught nothing after a long night of fishing. Jesus directs Simon and Andrew to fish on the other side of the boat, and their nets nearly burst with all of the fish. They followed Jesus, then James and John accepted his invitation as well (Matthew 4:21-22, Mark: 1:19-20). James is the only one of the original apostles whose martyrdom is recorded in the Bible. In Acts 12:1-2, Luke writes that James was executed with a sword by the order of King Herod in the year 44 A.D.. James, Peter, and John also were the only disciples to witness the miracle of Jesus raising Jairus' daughter from the dead (Mark 5:37, Luke 8:51). Legend has it that James evangelized Spain. He is the patron saint of that country. Spanish Catholics believe his body is entombed in Compostela (northwestern Spain). Most of you know about American Independence day also known as the 4th of July. John Adams thought that it would be celebrated on July 2nd because that was the day it was ratified but much to his chagrin and displeasure it was voted be celebrated on July 4th because Thomas Jefferson forgot when the date and wrote down the 4th as the date and the others went along with it. It was not signed until October though.. John Adams would never attend any July 4th Celebration. Ironically both he and Jefferson died on the same day 50 years later yes it was the 4th of July 1826 President Jefferson died 5 hours before President John Adams did. Your birth flower is the Larkspur and your birthstone is the Ruby. The Larkspur is part of the background The rubies are in two corners and on the lady. Since I have written much about them in years past I won't go into them here. If you would like to see more about those though on go to Blingee.com type in search "Joyful226 July Birthday" and you should be able to see it there Several should come up. July 17th a fun day is national "Ice Cream Day" Yummy Yummy! It is also a great party favorite for Birthdays. No birthday celebration is any good without Cake too to go along with the ice cream. I wonder if the little girl is mixing up the chocolate cake you see as the birthday cake. I bet she could be. The lady at the piano is playing your Birthday Song. "Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday God bless you. Happy Birthday to you.. And many more." May this be a wonderful birthday and may all your good wishes and good dreams come true and I hope you got lots of goodies too.. Love to all my Friends and Relatives who have July Birthdays. by Your friend, Aunt, Cousin, Mom and Grandma Connie Hull

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