![]() ![]() We get mad or offended when others don’t acknowledge the “true reason for the season”, but the truth is, this season was celebrated long before Christ even came into the world. Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just a day or two off work, people of all religious and ethnic backgrounds are celebrating this time of year.Ĭhristmas may be a Christian celebration, but that does not mean we have exclusive rights to a season on the calendar. For some, Jesus really is the reason we celebrate, but many celebrate for different reasons, both religious and non-religious. For some, the holiday season is a time of peace, hope, love and joy, but for others it is so hectic that none of these sentiments have any real meaning until life gets back to normal in the New Year. For others, even those who are faithful worshipers year-round, church is the last place they would be at Christmas because they are spending their time at home with out-of-town family. People who don’t go to church all year may show up for a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day service. There is nothing inherently wrong with any of these, but by themselves, they do not exactly shout out with the angels, “Glory to God in the highest!”įor some, Christmas is a time of worship. Our traditions are no different than the traditions of the culture around us and very few of them are explicitly “Christian.” Trees, gifts, feasts, lights, etc. As Christians we are quick to say “Jesus is the Reason for the Season”, but if an alien from another planet observed us closely throughout the month of December, we would be hard pressed to convince them that we really meant that. And there are probably countless other meanings associated with it.Ĭhristmas is no exception. Historically, however, it has represented natural rather than supernatural forces – earth, water, and air. The Celtic Trinity Knot which has become one of my favorite symbols, has been used by Christians to represent the Godhead – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. For example, the color white is generally seen as a color of purity and peace, but in China and other Eastern cultures it represents death and mourning. Almost anything can take on different meanings for different people. ![]()
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