It Is The Christmas Holiday, Not A Winter Festival

I know, every year we hear about it: "The true meaning of Christmas." I would like to discuss it from a different perspective. Think of a party crasher. First of all, the Christmas celebration is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. That is it's essence. The commercial aspects of the Christmas season in America have essentially crashed Jesus' Birthday Party. There is nothing wrong with businesses making a profit. Profits go way up during the months of November and December and Christmas sales are a blessing for many who do not even believe in Jesus. Business is business. However, there is something very, very special about the Christmas season. It is not snow. It is not Christmas trees, Santa Claus, presents, parties, sleigh rides, egg nog or silver bells. Jesus Christ is what makes it special. The so called "Christmas spirit" is the Holy Spirit. Jesus embodies that Spirit. Christmas represents the hope for the human race because Jesus is the hope for the human race. Now personal peace can be had. Now miracles represent something other than just fantasy. Now love can actually be realized. This realization causes real joy and bright hopes for the future. The birth of Jesus is purposeful. "December nights," "Winter Festivals," "Celebrations of Snow," and other such buzz words that attempt to highlight the season do not and cannot capture the true meaning of Christmas. What is there to celebrate? Nothing. Jesus is the cause for celebration. Jesus represents something powerful. He has arrived. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called wonderful, counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father the prince of peace." (Isa. 9:6)