The same reason the cross is no longer a sign of torture and death. God takes what the enemy has and uses it for good. We celebrate our saviors birth on December 25th. And the days leading up of course. Christmas in itself, fat elf and such, of course is pagan and fake. But how many times these past few weeks was the birth of Christ celebrated? For me and my family/church, many times. Candle light services. Children nativity reenactments. Gatherings. Sermons, etc. The “holiday” may be pagan. But it is called CHRISTmas. His very name is represented. God takes their event, and makes it His own. This battle is scene throughout the year. Easter. Halloween. It’s up to the individual how they represent such. For me personally, Christmas feels like every other day. I don’t “get closer” on the 25th. And I’m not “further away” at any time throughout the year. I have Jesus everyday. Dec 25th is just a beautiful story than we get to talk about and tell others about. Our Savior. We worship Jesus regardless. And thank God for sending His perfect Lamb.
I agree with you it is a most beautiful time of the year but why don't people have get togethers more often and exhibit more of that charitable giving to their friends and family?
Paul wasn't a fan
Galatians 4
10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
But I digress we have to participate for our children because of their little friends at school who are gifted.
Once they're grown then that becomes less necessary.
But gifts from the heart through out the year are a blessing.
I guess we do. My church family, we have dinners and gatherings all the time. More so than my immediate family. And sometimes, for me personally, a gift of a knife someone will make, or belt buckles. Or just some kitchenware for the wife/house. The don’t want for Christmas, lol. I guess because it’s once or twice a week we see each other so often. Our best gift is God’s blessings. And all the good things that come from Jesus. It’s a daily thing. Children are used to the gift thing around Christmas. And we’ll partake in that. It’s usually gifts that we want for them or just financial to help with whatever they are in need of money for. Our kids are grown now. Young adults I guess they are called. But they know as we do, it absolutely isn’t about the gifts. Giving to others in need is much more satisfying. A new stove. Groceries. A turkey and ham for their meal. And that goes year around. We don’t wait. Personally I look forward to hearing someone needs help with something like a purchase or similar. We aren’t rich by no means, but it feels great to help others. That is what should be taught to children as well. We do. Our church families do as well. From what I’ve seen. People give me gifts around this time of year, and I usually give them to someone else who actually needs them, lol. Shhhh don’t tell anyone. 😁
The same reason the cross is no longer a sign of torture and death. God takes what the enemy has and uses it for good. We celebrate our saviors birth on December 25th. And the days leading up of course. Christmas in itself, fat elf and such, of course is pagan and fake. But how many times these past few weeks was the birth of Christ celebrated? For me and my family/church, many times. Candle light services. Children nativity reenactments. Gatherings. Sermons, etc. The “holiday” may be pagan. But it is called CHRISTmas. His very name is represented. God takes their event, and makes it His own. This battle is scene throughout the year. Easter. Halloween. It’s up to the individual how they represent such. For me personally, Christmas feels like every other day. I don’t “get closer” on the 25th. And I’m not “further away” at any time throughout the year. I have Jesus everyday. Dec 25th is just a beautiful story than we get to talk about and tell others about. Our Savior. We worship Jesus regardless. And thank God for sending His perfect Lamb.
I agree with you it is a most beautiful time of the year but why don't people have get togethers more often and exhibit more of that charitable giving to their friends and family?
Paul wasn't a fan
Galatians 4 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
But I digress we have to participate for our children because of their little friends at school who are gifted.
Once they're grown then that becomes less necessary.
But gifts from the heart through out the year are a blessing.
I guess we do. My church family, we have dinners and gatherings all the time. More so than my immediate family. And sometimes, for me personally, a gift of a knife someone will make, or belt buckles. Or just some kitchenware for the wife/house. The don’t want for Christmas, lol. I guess because it’s once or twice a week we see each other so often. Our best gift is God’s blessings. And all the good things that come from Jesus. It’s a daily thing. Children are used to the gift thing around Christmas. And we’ll partake in that. It’s usually gifts that we want for them or just financial to help with whatever they are in need of money for. Our kids are grown now. Young adults I guess they are called. But they know as we do, it absolutely isn’t about the gifts. Giving to others in need is much more satisfying. A new stove. Groceries. A turkey and ham for their meal. And that goes year around. We don’t wait. Personally I look forward to hearing someone needs help with something like a purchase or similar. We aren’t rich by no means, but it feels great to help others. That is what should be taught to children as well. We do. Our church families do as well. From what I’ve seen. People give me gifts around this time of year, and I usually give them to someone else who actually needs them, lol. Shhhh don’t tell anyone. 😁
I like what you wrote and Godly friendships should be forever. 😊