Now that Christmas is less then a week, I will now began getting into the mood. I do not like mob scenes let alone shopping. Hence I am becoming a grinch. It has also made me pause and wonder what the purpose of Christmas is?
Like so many things in christainity, the tradition of christmas has its roots in a pagan ritual. There is no festival in the Bible proscribing the celebration of christmas. There are a lots of other festivals but no christmas.
In the Bible story of Christ’s birth, who were the gifts for, why the visitors and why is the story even told?
Snow is flying, wind howling, cold air biting, it is the season of winter. The warm festivities of cold short days brighten up the darkness of winter. A light travels over the darkness. Warmth of light chases the cold chills to the back. Inside, the howling wind is muted. Warm drinks brighten the soul.
Go forth, celebrate the most precious gift of all, accept it. It can not be bought, for it is already in the heart. Let it grow, become a part of the body.
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I know that a lot of people have their ideas about what the season is about some are worse about it than others however I never let the pagan past nor the madness of commercialism take it away from me. I can't change the world but I can celebrate the real reason for the season and love those that the Lord has given me and let it all remind me just how much God has done for me in spite of it all and I intend to do just that!
I would have said something so similar to Joe that I will let him speak for me as well.
Have a Blessed wonderful Christmas
Much Love
Hi John, Just stopping by to wish you a wonderful and Blessed Christmas.
Dianne :)
This Christmas was time for reflection about what it really is about. I really do love all the decorations if not to brighten the winter for a bit. However they are completely separate in their meaning.
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