Baby Jesus' Surprise: Not Born Yet!

You can imagine Baby Jesus' surprise! There he was alone under a Xmas tree, without his parents, in a playful mood, kicking up one leg and trying out the "blessing" hand gesture he'd need later in life...

Along comes this weirdo photographer (i.e., me) and interrupts the fun. Didn't I know that he wasn't even born yet? Who was I to spoil his afternoon? Why couldn't I wait until December 25??? His astonished expression says it all!

Despite my inopportune interruption of his fun, Jesus did show divine forgiveness and blessed me anyway...

Happy Hanukah, Jesus! (Just under the wire...)

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