The Meaning of Christmas

With Christmas approaching I have been doing a lot of thinking. Do people know the true meaning of Christmas? Do they realize what Christmas day actually is? Do they think it is a day of giving gifts and spending time with family? Is it just a day off work that you are being paid for? Is it a day you get presents from others? Some people may consider those the definition of Christmas. The true meaning of Christmas is the day Jesus Christ was born. It is sad to think that people forget this! It makes me sad in a way. If it weren't for God creating Jesus Christ, this day would never be celebrated!!! Think about it! It is a religious holiday that is celebrated every year, even by non-believers. I guess people can define Christmas as whatever they want it to be. And thats okay. But I celebrate it as Jesus' Birthday!

"This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Jospeh son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit, She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" which means "God with us." When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus." Matther 1:18-25

All I ask is that when you are spending time with your family, opening gifts, and eating yummy Christmas dinner, that you remember why this day is celebrated. May God Bless all of you. Have a Merry Christmas!!!