What Is Christmas?

I started reading a book to Elly last night and thought to myself...wow this is not just for kids. This is a great lesson for adults too, when we so wrapped up in buying just the right present for your children. Sometimes we forget the real meaning of Christmas. So I thought I would share with you the story.

What Is Christmas?

Written by Michelle Medlock Adams

Just what is Christmas, anyway?

Why do we celebrate?

Why is December 25 a very special date?

Is it about the Christmas tree,

with all the twinkling lights?

Is it about the Christmas cards,

the ones my mommy writes?

Is it about the mistletoe,

where mommy and daddy kiss?

Is it about the Christmas play,

the one we never miss?

Is Christmas about Christmas gifts?

I love them so very much.

Is Christmas about Santa Claus?

His beard is fun to touch.

Is Christmas about candy canes?

I think they taste quite nice.

Is Christmas about Santa's list?

They say he checks it twice.

Or maybe it's about the food!

Mom's Christmas cookies rule!

Or maybe it's about the snow.

White Christmases are cool.

Is it about the Christmas songs,

the ones we sing each year?

Is it about the Christmas elves

and Santa's eight reindeer?

No, that's not what Christmas is about!

All of these things are really nice,

and superduper fun.

But Christmas is much more than that -

It's all about God's son.

God sent his son, Jesus the Christ,

from heaven up above.

He came to earth to save the world -

God's greatest gift of love.

So, Christmas is the Lord's birthday

The day he came to earth.

Forever we will celebrate

His very special birth!

Okay, now I get it.

Santa Claus and Christmas trees

and presents are okay,

But Jesus is the real reason

we have a Christmas day!

Have a wonderful Christmas holiday with your family and friends. And remember to keep Christ in Christmas!