Dear Friends,

As we come together to celebrate this special time of year, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Christmas is a season of reflection and gratitude—a time to cherish our faith, our families, and our freedoms. It is most importantly a moment to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whose profound gift of grace and eternal life reminds us of the true meaning of the season.
 
I know that many of you have special Christmas traditions that are meaningful to your family. But, please allow me to share one of my favorite childhood traditions at Christmas. As far back as I can remember as a child, one of my favorite Christmas traditions was gathering around the radio and listening to Paul Harvey’s iconic Christmas story entitled “The Man and the Birds.” Paul Harvey’s daily lunchtime news program and end-of-the-day’s “rest of the story” were daily staples throughout the year, but Christmas Day was always a little extra special. His distinct and calming voice always brought comfort and a sense of togetherness, but on Christmas Day, his story of The Man and The Birds went further to help elucidate The Truth that sometimes seems so complicated, but in reality is so simple. I’ve replayed it for my kids many times over the years, including this week with my two littlest. 

I hope that you will take just a few minutes to enjoy some old-fashioned Paul Harvey and reflect on the meaning of his short story. Click HERE to watch Paul Harvey: A Christmas Story – The Man and the Birds.

And, allow me to follow that up with my own holiday greeting for each of you. Merry Christmas!

Transcript:

Hello, this is Congressman Nathaniel Moran.

During this special time of year, I want to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. Each year, this time we come together with our loved ones to celebrate the blessings that have been bestowed upon us and look ahead to what the next year holds.

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior this Christmas, we remember the true meaning of the season, as stated in Matthew 1:21, which says:

"And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."

This verse reminds us of the profound blessing of Jesus, His coming into the world as a baby, and His ultimate sacrifice so that we might be saved by His grace and enjoy eternal life.

As we reflect on this greatest gift, we are also reminded of what truly matters: our faith, our families, our loved ones, and the freedoms that we hold dear.

Let us remain anchored in these wonderful gifts from our Lord and Savior and give thanks for the countless blessings He has bestowed upon us.

I also want to take a moment to recognize and thank those who cannot be with their families this Christmas: our first responders, our law enforcement, and military service members.

Their selfless sacrifice—spending time away from their loved ones to ensure our safety and security—does not go unnoticed. They are in our hearts and prayers this holiday season.

May God watch over them and bless them.

As we reflect on the year and look ahead to the next, know that it is a privilege to represent you in Washington, D.C. It is a great honor that I do not take lightly, and I am grateful for the faith the people of the First District of Texas have placed in me by allowing me to serve.

So, thank you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, First District of Texas.

May God bless you and your loved ones this holiday season.

I'll see you in 2025.