The 'spirit of Christmas' is one which appeals to our senses - it's sensual, it is not real and it is very transitory. Its also a time to spend huge amounts of money for no good reason, eat and drink to serious excess. There is nothing of Christ in all of this - indeed the one who appeals to the senses is satan - lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride.
Finally and think on this if I said to my second wife 'Dear I know your birthday is not on x date but that it the birthdate of my previous lover so I'll celebrate your birthday on her birthday - OK?' of course it wont be, Before Christ came and saved us we were enthralled to satan, and 25 December celebrates a satan type character - yet we say to Jesus - 'We'll celebrate your birthday on the date of our previous lover!' is that really OK?
Indeed so. The "spirit" of Christmas is a thing. You can feel it during the season. All the allure and coziness. Its almost tangible.
The 'spirit of Christmas' is one which appeals to our senses - it's sensual, it is not real and it is very transitory. Its also a time to spend huge amounts of money for no good reason, eat and drink to serious excess. There is nothing of Christ in all of this - indeed the one who appeals to the senses is satan - lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride.
Finally and think on this if I said to my second wife 'Dear I know your birthday is not on x date but that it the birthdate of my previous lover so I'll celebrate your birthday on her birthday - OK?' of course it wont be, Before Christ came and saved us we were enthralled to satan, and 25 December celebrates a satan type character - yet we say to Jesus - 'We'll celebrate your birthday on the date of our previous lover!' is that really OK?