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| Some Christians decide not to celebrate Christmas because it is not technically a Biblical holiday ..because it has "pagan origins". Regardless of it's history, it is awesome that on this day, practically the whole world remembers that Jesus came to earth as a child. My birthday isn't in the Bible, but my family celebrates it. There must be some pagan holiday that happens somewhere on that day, but my family throws me a party anyway. Messianic believers sometimes don't celebrate Christmas because it isn't a traditional Jewish holiday, but I am a messianic believer who does celebrate Christmas. In fact, I could celebrate His coming everyday. Some dislike the commercialization of Christmas. Well, Paul says that even when the Gospel is promoted with questionable motives, at least the Word goes out. Did you know that Christmas actually strengthens the world's economy? What would the world's economy be like if everyone gave to others everyday like they do during the Christmas season? Christmas is the biggest party on earth - and it ought to be. We told our kids the difference between Nicholas, the historical figure credited with starting the tradition of giving on Christmas, and Jesus, who is God's Son, and who is with us today. Then, we continued the St. Nicholas tradition and the kids had just as much fun knowing the truth from the beginning. We all know that the origin of the custom of decorating a tree isn't Christian. But it's festive and beautiful. Kids love Christmas trees and when we tell them it's our way of celebrating the birth of Christ, then they associate Him with one of the most wondrous and beautiful things they see all year. I have personally NEVER met a person, Christian or non, who worships the Christmas tree. It isn't so much the day as it is the heart and spirit. Christmas is the day the world celebrates His coming, His abundance, His blessings, and His ultimate gift. I am so happy that He came. I am happy to be alive because of Him. I think we need MORE days to celebrate Him together, not fewer. The story of Scrooge is a tale of love which won out over hardness of heart. I wouldn't want the world to see me say Bah Humbug to Christmas. I am going to deck my halls, light up my house, break out the eggnog, and go for it with all my heart. MERRY CHRISTMAS! :-) WF |
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