In spite of all the joy the Christmas season brings, I find myself very annoyed this year. The reason being is because the secular world has taken over a faith-driven observance and has practically turned it into a meaningless spectacle.
I have gradually noticed how the politically correct society has gotten so many people away from saying “Merry Christmas,” to simply saying “Happy Holidays.” Schools are no longer on Christmas vacation, but winter break. What took the cake was when I read some department stores are now saying “holiday tree” instead of Christmas tree.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought we celebrated Christmas on December 25, the birth of Jesus Christ. There are many who say Jesus was not born in December, and my response to them is “who cares!” It matters not the day or month he was born. What matters is that we set aside a time to recognize the birth of our Lord and Savior.
If we indeed celebrate Christmas, we ought not to be ashamed nor afraid to let the world know. For without Christ, we were all destined to Hell. But by his birth, death and resurrection, we each have equal access to eternal life.
To those who feel as though they can eliminate Christ and still celebrate Christmas, I’m sorry, but it can’t happen. It’s an oxymoron. Christ is the root word. Like it or not, Jesus is the reason for the season. You can spread good tidings and go broke buying gifts all you want, but without Christ, it’s all in vain.
This holiday season, I admonish you not to get caught up in the secular hype of Christmas. Take the time to say thanks to God for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and make sure you share with your children and family members the true reason why we celebrate Christmas.
