It’s been a few days since I last blogged. I’ve heard a lot of chatter about the ‘real’ meaning of Christmas. Since Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, a lot of people have been contemplating whether to hold service on Sunday or cancel, so that their congregation can spend that day with family. After all, Christmas has always been associated in the media as the Holiday that brings families together. We all have visions of a white Christmas, or just a chilly one, where the family comes in and sit around a blazing, warm fireplace, with beautiful red and green decorations all hanging around the house, making it feel even more festive. Can’t you just envision it?
We were taught growing up that JESUS was the reason for the season. We don’t have proof as to his actual birth date, but December 25th is the date that we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
So, this Christmas, I told my kids that we should start a new tradition. I told them that we would no longer open gifts on Christmas day. In fact, I told them that if anyone gave them presents through out this season, they are allowed to open their presents as soon as they receive them. They all seemed to love that idea.
The reason, I expressed changing this worldly tradition is because of the reason for the season, His birth.
I said to my kids to imagine people giving me gifts on their birthday. They told me how ridiculous that would be. Why would I give gifts to anyone else besides the person who’s celebrating their birth? That’s the answer to the perplexing online chatter. We should not only change the gift giving on Christmas-Jesus birthday, but we should flock to the church to give HIM the ultimate seasonal gift…. that is, our praise.
Whenever one of our loved ones has a birthday, we think of giving a gift that they would love. Well, God loves praises.
So, to suggest canceling service on Sunday is Ludicrous! Take your family to church on this day and each of you give God praise. Let the sanctuary fill up with gifts of Praise, Praise and more Praise.
Going to church on Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day would be the ultimate gift to Jesus Christ.
No birthday should be celebrated more than this Birthday.
So, this Christmas lets start a new tradition of giving to God on Christmas day, as my daughter Elysia says, “with praises to God and worshipping Him.” And in the spirit of giving, lets reach out to those less fortunate….
Exchange your gifts, enjoy your family time, just remember the ‘Real’ reason to celebrate, this Christmas.
Happy Holidays everyone!
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