What would life be like without Christmas? Perhaps just another day... nothing special to get excited about... nothing to look forward to... no hope. Unfortunately, that's how those who do not know the true meaning of Christmas may feel.
The heart of Christmas is love – God’s gift of love given and shared for everyone for all time. The Christ of Christmas taught us that love is a verb; it’s not what we say, but what we do through acts of compassion and kindness toward others, especially those in need. Christmas challenges us to proclaim joy to the world, and to demonstrate peace on earth, goodwill to all by letting the light of Christ shine through us.
Christmas offers a rich variety of songs that speak to the heart. Many tell the wondrous story of the Christ event. Others cause us to ponder the wonder of the season and do soul searching for deeper meaning. “So This Is Christmas” is one such song that speaks to me. It is powerfully sung by Celine Dion. Copy and paste the link and listen for its message. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51bO1CVPWRA&feature=related
How we celebrate Christmas defines who we are as a people of faith. If we want to celebrate Christmas in its fullest, we must continue to ask, “How can the message of Christmas find expression in my life, and what can I do to help others claim the spirit of Christmas?"
I wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
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