We made it through the Thanksgiving season with rather traditional activities; turkey & dressing, family, special gatherings both at church and home. I think it is sad that we get so excited because of the tinsel and holly surrounding the Christmas season, the gift giving and receiving, Santa, and jingle bells, but do comparably so little when it comes to giving thanks for the many blessings we possess.
I know that if it wasn't for the Christmas reason for celebrating this season, we really wouldn't have much, of lasting value, to be thankful for. I do love the Christmas season. The Christmas carols, the Christmas plays, the family get-to-gathers, and yes the overeating, are things that I enjoy. As I get older, I find some of the values of these things seem to change, but it is still a great and enjoyable season.
I'ts important that we understand the reason for the season. Without beating around the bush, I'll tell you that the reason for the season is Jesus, The Christ, The Son of God. We celebrate His birth on December 25th. and that is the reason for the season. Somehow Santa Clause & the reigndeer, elves, trees, lights, trimmings, the snowman, etc., entered into the celebration. To some, that takes away from their idea of a joyous Christmas. To some it seems to add to the celebration. There are some people who do not believe in Santa or Jesus and the whole season is an annoyance to them. I say, every man has the priviledge to choose for himself, but I do hope each and everyone of you will know the joy of the season like I have found it to be with Jesus. I've made my choice: "As for me and my house", we believe that Jesus is the reason for the season.
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Yeaaaaaah! Another post from one of the main people who got me started on blogging - and now I so seldom see anything here in blogland from him. Great post, Lowell. I always enjoy reading your reflections on life.
I really do love this season of the year! I love the holly and tinsel, the jingle of the Salvation Army bell, and of course - the mistletoe! Whoever came up with the idea that you get kissed under the mistletoe has my admiration. Ha.
Of course the main reason is Jesus - who taught us that love is the chief ingredient in our lives. Love for God first - and right next to it hugged up close to it is love for our fellows.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Brother! Love ya.
Yeaaaaaah! Another post from one of the main people who got me started on blogging - and now I so seldom see anything here in blogland from him. Great post, Lowell. I always enjoy reading your reflections on life.
I really do love this season of the year! I love the holly and tinsel, the jingle of the Salvation Army bell, and of course - the mistletoe! Whoever came up with the idea that you get kissed under the mistletoe has my admiration. Ha.
Of course the main reason is Jesus - who taught us that love is the chief ingredient in our lives. Love for God first - and right next to it hugged up close to it is love for our fellows.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Brother! Love ya.
I hate that I missed Thanksmas, but I really do know why we celebrate. Today I reminded some of my co-workers and one of them said, that this was as close to hell as she will ever be. With Jesus in your heart, that's true!
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