A.D. 1948 December 25
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas Day)
unknown Indian artist, Nativity, c. 1720–c. 1725, National Museum of India, New Delhi.
Acclamations
Celebrant: For unto us a child is born.
People: Unto us a son is given.
Collects
Almighty God, who hast given us thine only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and [as at this time] to be born of a pure Virgin: Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the same Spirit be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year B
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Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Because thou didst give Jesus Christ thine only Son to be born [as at this time] for us; who, by the operation of the Holy Ghost, was made very man of the substance of the Virgin Mary his mother; and that without spot of sin, to make us clean from all sin.
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold