During the Christmas season it seems that the true purpose of the holiday is no longer considered. It is unfortunate, to say the least, that most people don’t realize that God Himself has given freely the creates gift of all, Jesus. For God so loved the world that He have His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.’ (John 3:16-17)

It was in remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ that Christmas was originally celebrated (note the Christ in Christmas), not to line the pockets of corporate America. We aren’t saying there is anything wrong with giving gifts, or having a Christmas tree, but it seems Santa Claus has taken the place of Jesus in the celebration.

Why do we foster a belief in Santa? Children are told that Santa is true and the reason Christmas exists. This is reinforced with television shows, visits to Santa at the mall, etc…. All of this continues until the child is old enough to find out the truth; Santa is not real. What principle is being learned by the children, that lying is o.k.?

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Jesus is real. He is the Truth and the reason for Christmas.