While getting out the Christmas decorations last week, I smiled as I came across a nativity scene I had not opened yet. I remember getting it on clearance after the holidays last year and the pieces were still wrapped neatly in the box.
I began collecting Nativity scenes about five years ago. It was Christmas of 2000 - we were unpacking our decorations to get things ready for the holidays. Tim and I had already been married for over 15 years, so we had accumulated quite an array of festive items. Okay - we had a bunch of stuff! In the middle of putting up the tree, hanging the stockings, and placing various poinsettia arrangements and mementos throughout the house, I stopped in my tracks - speechless. (A miracle in itself.) I realized that in the midst of all those decorations, there was not one manger scene! Not one item that identified us as Christians recognizing the birth of our Savior. We were celebrating Christmas, but were we celebrating Christ?!
Christians will be among millions of people who are going to celebrate Christmas this year. Businesses are gearing up for what will be their most profitable season. There will be company parties and shopping for family and friends - there will be a host of activities that have nothing to do with a baby in a manger! I'm already getting emails about all the companies who have gone so far as to remove the word "Christmas" from their advertising! Even Christians can find that entertaining family and friends, shopping, or something as noble as the church cantata can compete for the focus of the real meaning of Christmas! It is possible to be a Christian, active in church, and not "really" have a handle on what Christmas is all about. I'm not talking about backsliding here - just staying focused. Are you celebrating Christmas, or are you celebrating Christ!
We have several traditions in our family for the holidays - Rachel and Rebecca decorate the tree, we have a list of holiday movies we watch, having dinner with our family, and I always get the girls an ornament and engrave their names and the year on it. One of the most important traditions to me now is looking for the next manger scene I will add to my collection. On clearance of course!
"White Christmas" - 'Quick Style' has been sent to radio! Be sure and call you local Gospel station and tell them you want to hear "Quick" Music for the holidays!
You can call your favorite Gospel radio station and request the latest "Quick" Music! Be listening for our latest single, "Now I Know" released through the Rick Hendrix Co. Volume 35 Cut #2.
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Author: SGN
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Written: 12/01/2005
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