Christmas is a season that we always look forward to celebrate not only because of the many beautiful and meaningful meanings that are associated with it, but also mainly because of the one person who is the reason for our being.
In these modern times where commercialism seems to seep in every aspect of our lives, even our celebration of the birth of Jesus tends to become a commercial thing. When October comes, one can already feel the Christmas fever. We hear and see advertisements advising us to shop early for presents to avoid the rush. We are told to send in our Christmas greetings early that our loved ones may receive them on time for Christmas. Department stores and supermarkets start to put out for display their colorful Yuletide decorations. Christmas music fills the airwaves that bring in nostalgic memories in us.
I found a message from my e-mail sometime ago, lamenting the fact that the season has become too commercialized to the point of excluding Jesus in the celebration of Christmas. The author scored the fact that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus and is not a toy festival or consumer jubilation. Instead it is about giving and loving – the Christmas spirit - which is the reflection of God’s grace in giving his only Son to pay for the sins of humankind.
I guess it is up to us to put things in its proper perspective. Sure, it is nice to deck our walls with all those shimmering decorations. Who does not love a colorful and inviting place especially at Christmas season? It only happens once a year, anyway! So we have to celebrate it joyfully but also meaningfully. Let us not forget Jesus, who ought to be at the center of our celebration. Furthermore, this 2000th year of the birth of Christ should be the most special of all the Christmases in our lives.
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