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to think someone should have got Mary a chair and some toast?

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divineinspirations · 06/12/2024 03:13

Watching my first school nativity I couldn't believe poor Mary had to stand up the whole time and be polite to all the shepherds and wise men that kept turning up.
If there was no room for a bed surely someone could have got her a chair at least? And there must be a Judaean equivalent of postnatal tea and toast?

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Stopsnowing · 06/12/2024 06:06

divineinspirations · 06/12/2024 05:23

Oh wow, I’ve sung that so many times without ever relating it to childbirth!

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It only took me 40 plus years to realise myself!

newname642 · 06/12/2024 06:03

On the plus side, no bed and no chair means that Mary probably wasn't hassled by a Bounty rep 'offering' to take photos of her with the newborn King (and the other three kings, and the shepherds and the angel Gabriel...)

Globules · 06/12/2024 05:39

I'm not sure I'd have trusted any furniture in that stable.

It would all likely be caked up with wee and poo having sat with the animals.

steponacrackbreakyourmothersback · 06/12/2024 05:38

Tbh it would be more realistic if Mary gave birth, cleaned up then made everyone a drink.

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divineinspirations · 06/12/2024 05:23

Stopsnowing · 06/12/2024 05:08

“How silently how silently the wondrous gift is given” so an easy labour.

Oh wow, I’ve sung that so many times without ever relating it to childbirth!

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Stopsnowing · 06/12/2024 05:08

“How silently how silently the wondrous gift is given” so an easy labour.

JuliaLivilla · 06/12/2024 04:39

Garlicwest · 06/12/2024 03:47

I've always (well, rarely and briefly) hoped the Holey Bab came out as easily as he went in 😂 No huffing, puffing, sweating or other messy fluids, just a gentle unworldly breath. And magical crowns of light for all concerned.

That's what the nuns always told us, so it must be right.

FestiveFruitloop · 06/12/2024 04:33

#wifework 😄

Garlicwest · 06/12/2024 03:59

😂 @divineinspirations 👏👏

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divineinspirations · 06/12/2024 03:50

Garlicwest · 06/12/2024 03:47

I've always (well, rarely and briefly) hoped the Holey Bab came out as easily as he went in 😂 No huffing, puffing, sweating or other messy fluids, just a gentle unworldly breath. And magical crowns of light for all concerned.

😂 ahhh. Like the NCT said it would be if I just relaxed and kept the room dim. Mary really is an inspiration to us all.

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Garlicwest · 06/12/2024 03:47

I've always (well, rarely and briefly) hoped the Holey Bab came out as easily as he went in 😂 No huffing, puffing, sweating or other messy fluids, just a gentle unworldly breath. And magical crowns of light for all concerned.

GotToGetDinner · 06/12/2024 03:32

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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divineinspirations · 06/12/2024 03:31

stormee · 06/12/2024 03:19

Best thing before sliced bread was frankincense and myrr 😂

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Hmmm, having consulted Wikipedia I guess opioid like effects on the brain would go some way to help, but really it sounds like the myrrh arrived 12 hours too late and the lady still deserves a drink and a chair.

to think someone should have got Mary a chair and some toast?
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stormee · 06/12/2024 03:19

divineinspirations · 06/12/2024 03:13

Watching my first school nativity I couldn't believe poor Mary had to stand up the whole time and be polite to all the shepherds and wise men that kept turning up.
If there was no room for a bed surely someone could have got her a chair at least? And there must be a Judaean equivalent of postnatal tea and toast?

Best thing before sliced bread was frankincense and myrr 😂

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