It may be simple, but it's OK. You may be in a big life mess and feel that Christmas is not the right time to rejoice.
Let's not forget one thing. It has never been about us. Although we indeed want to give gifts in this season of love and giving. The act is just a manifestation of the meaning of the occasion.
It's always about the first coming of Christ. The ultimate act of love that the Father did. The ultimate example of giving came on that first Christmas day.
I want to reshare what I posted on my Facebook right after Christmas.
The Cabahuggables' reflection during our traditional Christmas Eve family devotion:
What if Jesus did not come as a baby but as an adult performing the miracles in His ministry? Would it still be called 'Christmas?' Christmas is a season that our non-Christian friends also observe. Because they say that they like the "vibe" it creates, especially in this pandemic. Christmas is the only time of the year that reflects an atmosphere of forgiveness, love, peace, joy, harmony, restoration, and all the many good things. As we get older, we know why. Those are the very same reason why God sent Jesus, and what Jesus embodies. The commercialism of Christmas is good if it's a way to propagate the idea to non-Christians. But let us not get TOO focused on that. The centerpiece is the One born to save everyone.
PS: I just learned that Jesus was about two years old when the wise men discovered him. Contrary to the nativity scene commonly depicted.
Here's a video of how we spent some days during the holidays leading up to Christmas.
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