CHRISTmas

CHRISTmas

It is the Christmas season. Everyday, I notice another house has been decorated in the spirit of the season. Every day there is talk of Christmas shopping, decorating and Christmas parties. Christmas music is playing everywhere you go. At church, we have been lighting the advent candle each Sunday in preparation of Christmas day. Christmas is the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Christ. With all the commercialism that goes on around Christmas it is sometimes hard to keep in mind the true meaning of this time of year. Jesus is the reason for the season. This is why amongst all the gift giving, and the decorating, I try to keep the Christ in Christmas.

One of my least favorite expressions heard at the Christmas is “Merry X-mas. What does this mean? It’s hard enough to keep Christ in Christmas as it is, without eliminating Christ from the title all together.

Another phrase I have a problem with is “Happy Holidays.” When ever I am greeted with this expression, I always answer with “and Merry Christmas to you.”

This year, while you are celebrating the Christmas season, remember to keep Christ in Christmas. Keep in mind that Jesus is the reason for the Season.