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Another Christmas has come and gone, my four year old grandson was bemoaning that very fact on Thursday morning. For him it's all pretty lights and presents under the tree. I mean that's not a bad thing, is it?
I don't think so, it's the way many American kids view the holiday (and honestly, most Americans of many ages). Reminding them that it commemorates the birth of Christ the Savior will draw blank looks from the very young. Which Roberto qualifies as. Why spoil things by browbeating the bairns with what the holiday is "supposed" to mean.
I put that word in quotes for a reason, Christmas doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. Is it really a problem to have one day of the year dedicated to sharing presents with loved ones, a day dedicated to gathering together for a fine meal and fellowship?
I think Jesus would approve.
Enjoy the season.
May you be blessed.
Well Sarge, the concept of salvation is a bit difficult for a four year to grasp while "someone is bringing me stuff I want?" is easier to sink in. Family Time and fellowship is Best Time for sure.
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult formany adults to grasp. Or accept for that matter.
DeleteThank you Sarge.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome.
DeleteHolidays can mean different things to us over the years. We certainly grow into our understanding of a lot of things.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we can grow out of understanding as well.
DeleteDidn’t the Lord God give mankind a wonderful gift on Christmas? It would be difficult, nay impossible, for any human to match that. But we can try, and maybe pass that lesson on to the next generations.
ReplyDeleteHope all y’all had a wonderful Christmas with your families. We’re currently in College Station spoiling the Grand Kids and cooking wonderful meals with MBD teaching each other new cooking tips and listening to the Rev’s sermon.
Yep! A wonderful Christmas, thank you, Lord!
juvat
Christmas was and continues to be, grand.
DeleteA good message which needs to be shared and understood. 'Tis the reason for the season. We have been blessed in many ways, but really to need to be more appreciative of what has been given, and also resolve to work a bit harder ourselves so we are not dependent on gifts.
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Amen, brother!
DeleteSince neither the Bible nor Jesus Himself command us to remember His birth, I have no problem in the "reason for the season" being gift-giving. Just as the Father gave us Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThere is that.
DeleteAfter Mass last Sunday, I met a young man that helped us put up the Nativity Scene. Afterwards he asked me what it was, which surprised me a bit, but I didn't show it. I found out that while he was baptized in a different denomination, he was never taught anything about any faith, so he didn't know the story of Jesus's birth, or anything about him for that matter. So I had to explain things simply, almost as if he was a 4 year old. Now an adult, he realized he wanted to have a life of faith so he was there to sign up for the classes we have for adults. It felt good to help him in one of the first steps of his journey. If that's a path that Roberto will be placed on by his parents, I wish them well.
ReplyDeleteBoggles the mind.
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