Meaning of Christmas

My family and I would like to wish you and your family a very

Merry Christmas!!

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Why We Celebrate the Christmas Holidays

I love Christmas, don't you? Seems that everyone is just a little more joyful, families make that unusual gathering, the houses are decorated with Christmas trees and ornaments - well, you get the picture. Here is a quick story about the holidays and I hope it brightens up your life and puts you into the spirit of the season.

Winter Wonderland

The old Jack Frost has touched the window panes with his magic fingers and the ice scraper needs to come out of the glove box in order to scrape off the front car window.

Street lights take on a new aura as their red and green lights blink on and off. You begin to drive down the side streets on your way home to see who has the best light show on their lawn, and the children have sent their wish lists off to Santa. If you haven’t guessed what time of year it is, it is Christmas time.

What's the Real Meaning?

Christmas itself represents a Holiday season that has taken on countless meanings all over this diverse country of ours; from snow covered hills to pink lights on palm trees, nativity scenes to peppermint pigs.

Ebenezer Scrooge and The Grinch, as well as Miracle on 34th Street and It’s A Wonderful Life, all hold a special place in our hearts. Some of us may travel across the country during Christmas time, while others of us may simply travel across the street.

A Time to Remember

No matter what our Christmas traditions are, there is one very strong connection that we all share. Recent events in our country’s history, [9-11, Hurricane Katrina], remind us all of this connection and continue to strengthen that bond every day.

The Gathering and the Reason

This time of year we gather together with friends and family. As we gather, some of us may celebrate the true meaning of Christmas which is, of course, the birth of Jesus Christ - the Savior born 2,000 years ago so that we might live and be forgiven.

Some people may celebrate by lighting candles on a Menorah, others may simply unwrap gifts with glee without a second thought. Yet there is no doubt, no question, that we all gather to celebrate each other.

We gather to celebrate the life of Christ, our families, and those we love. We gather to enjoy good food, good conversation and good company. We reminisce about past holidays, remember those we love who are no longer with us, and plan for the future.

Sharing Gifts and Memories

We share pictures, we share presents, and we share laughter. At Christmas time we look for the innocent sparkle in our children’s eyes as we help them to create their own memories, and place them soundly into bed with a smile on their faces as ‘visions of sugar plums dance in their heads’.

"Love God, love each other ..."

No matter what age, our race, or our nationality; No matter our heritage, our upbringing, or our traditions; At Christmas time, we live, we laugh, and we love one another - Isn't that what Jesus commanded?

Read The Real Christmas Story and Bible Study Lessons ...

Looking For Jesus

I hope you will take some time this holiday season and read the greatest story ever told - the coming and birth of Christ. Make this Christmas special for yourself and all you come in contact with this year. God bless and Merry Christmas!!