Sunday, January 4, 2015

Essence of Christmas



Joy to the World



            
     We are in that special season again, a season of joy, of peace, of great tidings. A season when we celebrate the birth of Christ the King, the redeemer of mankind.  But, wait a minute! What does Christmas mean to you? What was the real essence of Christmas?

           Today’s Christmas is no longer a celebration of Christ and happiness, but it is now a celebration of now a fake, Santa Claus. The Christmas of the past was once a beautiful celebration of the birth of Christ. Families would come together to enjoy the holidays together in a peaceful way. We must know what’s the real essence of Christmas is. Christmas is not all about merry making. We must also spare time to reflect on the essence of Christmas which is the true love of God and humanity. Like what is said in the bible verse John 3:16 “For god so loved the world that he gave us his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him will not perish but have eternal life.” So we must remember the real essence of Christmas, it is not about those gifts, decorations, and lights, instead it is the spirit of giving and forgiving.

               

  “Christmas is not just a time for festivity and merry making. It is more than that. It is a time for the contemplation of eternal things. The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.”

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