What does Christmas mean to you? When I first heard that Christmas was on a Sunday I have to admit one of the thoughts that went through my head was... "well that will change my Christmas traditions".
This is actually a good thing for my husband because his family tradition was opening presents on Christmas Eve which I don't think I could ever get used to! Its Christmas morning for me!! When we found out that Christmas was on a Sunday this year I told him that every time Christmas is on a Sunday we can do it his way. So this year presents will be opened on Christmas eve.
There are some traditions he will get to keep from his family. Like Ben being able to read the Christmas story before presents are opened.
I met a girl a few years ago at a youth leadership summit. I want to share her facebook status from today with you. I agree with her wholeheartedly.
"First day of December and excited that this Christmas falls on a Sunday! What a special day to lay aside our traditions and not focus on our normal busy holiday routine. What a great opportunity to share with our children that it's not about running to the tree and opening gifts, but running to His house and seeing the true gift we were blessed with on this day? What an awesome day to make this a "He" day, not a "Me" day. I plan on kneeling at the throne of my King first thing this Christmas, not our Christmas tree." -Denise Sites
I pray that each Christian this Christmas would be able to agree with the statement above.
I heard of a church that decided to do 2 Christmas eve services and not hold church on Sunday Christmas day. It broke my heart and made me a little angry actually.
I wonder how many churches will not hold service on the day we celebrate our Savior's birthday? Most come on the Sunday we celebrate his resurrection. Why wouldn't you want to come the day we celebrate God coming to earth?
I'm guessing its because its hard to give up traditions. Please put aside your traditions and worship God with your church family. If you are visiting family for Christmas join them for church.
Christmas is a Christian Holiday celebrating the day the God of the universe came down to live among us. Celebrating the birth of the man who died so that we could live.
What are we telling the world if Christians skip church this Christmas?
