What does Christmas Mean to You?

Nowadays, people always associate Christmas with presents, parties, Santa Claus, families, etc. However, do you know what Christmas really is? It is true that Christmas normally is family time, gathering giving presents and enjoying each other company. Most often, people forget what Christmas really is about. Christmas is about Jesus, who was born and died for all of us. Christmas is about our salvation, redemption and restoration which is made possible only by Jesus and Him alone. Christmas is about celebrating the birthday of our wonderful Savior. Christmas is about receiving the most wonderful present ever, that is Jesus. Now, if you never thought of Christmas that way, why don't you start from now? Reevaluate yourself and think, what does Christmas really mean to you? Do you acknowledge the birth of our Savior and rejoicing? Don't forget the true meaning of Christmas.

Merry Christmas, everyone. Let's celebrate the birth of our Savior!



Below is a story by Dave Egner.

It seems to happen earlier each year. Stores put up Christmas decorations. Newspaper ads announce "the perfect Christmas gift." Toy commercials punctuate television shows. Christmas music fills the air. Before you know it, there are banquets to attend, parties you can't miss, gifts to wrap, family gatherings to plan, baking to be done, and a host of other activities that manage to crowd out the real meaning of Christmas.

Delores Van Belkum told me a story about her young grandson that drives home the point. His mother and father had used a simple manger scene to tell Justin about Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. They wanted him to know that the Child born in Betlehen was someone very special. As the holiday apporached, Justin went on a shopping trip with his mother and grandmother. One salesperson showed him a sparkling display of Santas, toys, and decorations. He was fascinated. But he spoke words that far surpassed his years when he looked up and said, "But where's the baby Jesus?"

This Christmas, let's keep foremost in our minds the reason for the celebration - the birth of God's Son. Then, as people listen to our words and observe our activities, they won't ask, "Where's the baby Jesus?"



Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled."
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"