TIS THE SEASON

What is your definition of “Tis the Season”? Let me explain that “Tis” is a short version of saying it is. You can find the example of “Tis” in song “Deck the Halls”, that refers to a season to be jolly.

This definitely is not the case with everyone. Many people will find this time of the year to find countless opportunities to use it for gain. Many will find it a time to spend more than they can afford on items that are cheaply made just for the holiday and take the meaning to another level. We definitely are losing the real meaning with age. I often reflect back on Christmas time when I was younger. Although you could say I came from a poor family where the emphasis was not on presents as much as it was on families getting together. Church services were an important part of the time when we got together to worship God who sent His Son to be our Savior. Then it could be said that it was a “Season of Love”.

Today it is “Tis the Season to be Offended”, “Tis the Season of the #Force”, “Tis the Season of Fear”, “Tis the Season of Hate”, “Tis the Season to take Christ out of Christmas”, “Tis the Season to take Merry Christmas away and replace it With Happy Holidays”, and finally “Tis time to take Christianity out of Christmas” and I am sure you could add your opinion to the list.

The majority of the offenses take place in schools, the media, the military, and government bureaucracies. Retail businesses are going along with the movement by promoting the “The Happy Holiday” nonsense. There is an extreme attempt to eradicate Christianity from Christian celebrations such as Christmas and Easter. What is sad is that the public is letting it happen mainly because a growing percentage of people have no connection to a Christian foundation believing in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Our establishments now pose the question about it being “politically correct”. If you ask questions you will get lies and denials concerning any part of what the truth is. I ask, “Why is politics even involved with Christmas”?

What does “Tis the Season” really mean? Let me say that it does not mean: it’s all about the gifts, the Christmas tree, lights in the window, cards in the mail, snow, and even saying Merry Christmas.

The true meaning of Christmas is love. John 3:16-17 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” The true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of this incredible act of love. It is the Nativity of Christ.

Keep in mind that for many people, Christmas is a time of sadness. They don’t have money for presents or even a turkey for dinner. Loved ones cannot come home. A lot of what you may enjoy will be only a wish for many. Yes, Christmas can be a season of great joy if you are willing to share your love with those less fortunate. After all, God shared His love for everyone by the birth of the Christ child. Put Christ back in Christmas. Love to all.