Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas! So you may be wondering, what’s all this buzz around Christmas? What are the reasons why Christmas is celebrated? Why do people go all out – cook sumptuous meals, wear their best attires, do Christmas decorations, exchange gifts and cards, and all the many beautiful traditions that Christmas entails?
This article seeks to answer your questions about why Christmas is celebrated and hopefully, give you great reasons to go all out and celebrate it.
What is Christmas?
Christmas is a day where Christians commemorate the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. It’s good news to us, and it is customary to celebrate good news, as the birth of Jesus Christ marks the beginning of our salvation journey, which culminates on Easter day. The name Christmas is derived from Christ’s Mass, as Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. Just as we Christians celebrate with our brothers and sisters of other religions during their feasts, they celebrate with us too during Christmas.
Four Reasons why Christmas is celebrated
To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and God’s love for us.
We celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas day; He came to lead humanity to the path of salvation. God rest ye merry gentlemen by Pentatonix is a popular Christmas carol. A line in the song goes, “Remember Christ our Saviour was born on Christmas Day to save us all from Satan’s power, when we were gone astray, Oh tidings of comfort and joy.” This line, right here, sums up Christmas and why it is a day of great rejoicing for Christians.
To spread joy and warmth.
Christmas is a period of giving, to exchange gifts with friends and loved ones. Also, to bring good tidings and cheer to the less privileged of the society. Giving out gifts aids in spreading around the spirit of joyfulness and laughter. This makes Christmas a wondrous holiday to celebrate. We remember God gave up his son, to be born, and later on to be crucified, so that we might be saved. That is the greatest gift of all. We remember that and emulate our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by being there for one another – giving gifts to the poor among us.
To teach your kids about their faith.
Christmas is a time to teach your kids about their faith. Read and explain the nativity story to them. So they understand the reason for the celebration and not just a time when their Christmas stockings should be filled with gifts. Encourage your children and the young ones around you to buy thoughtful gifts or make personalized gift items for their friends and family so that they can experience the joy of giving.
To spend time with loved ones.
The Christmas holidays are usually marked by loved ones and family coming together and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This is the reason why the Christmas meal is memorable, as there is normally so much cheer and laughter going around the table from friends and loved ones you haven’t seen in a while.
Christmas is a festival of warmth, joy, laughter, family, and selflessness. How will you be celebrating Christmas this year? Please let us know in the comment section.
