Christmas Day

What a day to begin this blog, Christmas Day. For years I have observed how this holiday is celebrated, attempting to see it from an economic purpose for retailers hoping to bankroll their fourth quarter profits by selling overpriced toys marketed to selfish children. Trying to search and give the right gift for friends and family. That's what the day is supposed to be about right, it is better to give than receive. Yet, the lesson is not taught to children who will today look to the wrapped boxes under the Christmas tree looking for only what belongs to them, presents.

Parents spent many hours shopping in order to bring smiles to their children's faces and make corporate executives receive their Christmas bonus from stockholders. We have to love the commercial appeal of Christmas day. But what about the other stuff, you know, that it is the day that Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. What does this mean for the modern economic goals of Christmas day?

Our celebration of Christmas is today's modern controversy. My solution is that parents spend more time with their children sharing the meaning of Christ's birth. It is about salvation of man, creating a level playing field among those separated by man created differences. Engage in a day of community service, bringing families into the mission of salvation and redemption.

God bless you until we meet again