Celebrate the Goodness of God Not the Season Itself
The most awaited part of the year of some people is the month of December
because the season of Christmas comes. There are a lot of decorations and
preparations they do with their houses such as building a Christmas tree with
gifts under it, hanging a star lantern outside their houses, shopping gifts for
their children, and many more just to celebrate Christmas. But, they do know
what is the real essence of Christmas, or they just follow the traditions in
Christmas season? What did Christmas
means to them?
As is with any festival, Christmas has many traditions and
customs, which are being carried forward by families the world over. These
traditions and customs may be as varied as the diversity in cultures. Some
though are common to everyone celebrating Christmas in any part of the world.
But for me, the most special thing to do in Christmas is to remember the birth
of our Lord Jesus Christ and giving thanks to Him what did He do to save us
from our sins. Also, George Millward McDougall said that Christmas means a
spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men
should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and
deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God. This comment
says it all. Christmas is not all about merry making. We must also spare time
to reflect on the essence of the period, which is the love of God for humanity.
As we celebrate His birth, let us be human and kind enough
to remember and show some love to those motherless babies, helpless orphans,
hospital patients, prisoners, beggars and all those who are not fortunate
enough to be actively involved in the celebration.
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