Christmas: What Is Christmas?

Christmas? What is Christmas really about? Does anyone in the 21st Century know anymore? Well, I do, but I am down this year.

Christmas is supposed to be a celebration of the 12/25 conception of Jesus Christ (though many celebrate it as his birth, that is also ok - we often do not make the distinction) into human form as a baby down here on Earth. (Jesus was likely born on September 30th.)

Jesus came down from being with the Father in Heaven, into Mother Mary's body as a human being, and then eventually carried out His task of being the Savior of Mankind (all those chosen to believe upon Him). He and the Father were and are ONE.

To a great extent this made Jesus sort of go "full-circle" with us. John Chapter 1 states in no uncertain terms that Jesus (The Word) created the universe/world while in Heaven with God the Father. God used Him to do it.

Coming back down as a human gave Jesus/God the chance to experience the world He created firsthand, and to be a propitiation for the sins of it. Without Jesus, no one would be worthy of Heaven with God - because He is holy and cannot be around sin/sinners.

Through belief in Christ, we are cleansed and sanctified and atoned for. Get it? The Father views us through the prism of His beloved Son, Jesus.

Christmas should be a celebration of the Earthly birth of our Savior, if only we could stop all the shopping and other things that have zero to do with His Earthly conception and birth.

Christmas is no more about Santa or presents than Easter is about Easter bunnies or rabbits. Christmas should be about JESUS. I just wish I was happier so I could once again appreciate Him as I should....

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