Ah, yes. Thank you very much for sharing this. I appreciate your comment.

Hmmm, how do we celebrate Christmas. Well first off, I think the rest of my family believes slightly different on this issue (than I do).

But “I” think we (as Christians) shouldn’t just set one day aside to celebrate the birth of Christ. We don’t see ANYWHERE (in the bible) the early church celebrating “Christmas”. Now, they did celebrate Christ’s birth, I’m sure. But they didn’t turn it into a time of “presents” and we don’t see a party or anything else. I’m sure they were just ALWAYS joyful of Christ’s coming. But, if we’re going to look for an excuse to celebrate Christmas. We do it in the name of fun or tradition. NOT in the name of Christ. We should celebrate the birth of Christ on this Christmas day just the same and just as much as any other day.

So, to answer you question, I think it’s fine to celebrate Christmas and to get together with friends and fellowship. Just don’t “trick” yourself and others into thinking it’s a “Christian” holiday. And don’t set aside this one day to think about Christ’s birth. Christ was NOT born any time near Dec. Think and celebrate over Christ’s coming everyday.

Again, I think Christmas is “fun”. Let’s just be sure to celebrate Christ’s birth everyday, equally. There’s nothing “special” (as far as a connection to Christ) on this day, than any other.

-Paulie

P.S. I think my comments length beats yours.

Nice template.

RYC: My Mom has always said that too. I can help with the cooking when I get married.

Teen guys cooking really isn’t normal, but hey, I’m not normal

Thanks for your Christmas card, it was a surprise!

Eric

Praying for you, Friend!

I am praying for him and your family!

Blessings!
Jocelyn