Christmas in the US has always been full of materialism, commercialism, etc... but only since going to the ends of the earth have I felt upset about it. Well I wouldn't say upset... It's just part of our culture. However, it is irritating. I have seen kids who have nothing that are more joyful, more grateful than many american kids, it seems. Not always the case, but it is still a valid point. Stuff does not equal happiness.
Christmas is about what God did. He sent his only son. A baby who changed everything on this earth. The greatest act of love in the history of, well, everything! God gave the biggest gift to the world. His gift was not something to physically hold onto, but rather it was the gift that was sacrificial and intended to impact the heart of mankind in the deepest possible way. To save us. So, as we celebrate Christmas, remember what matters. Love came down to earth. Because of that sweet baby, there is hope. There is peace.
"So the Word became human and lived here on earth among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father." John 1:14
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I totally agree with you. In Uganda (and many other parts of the world I'm sure) it seems, because they don't have so many things they rely totally on God and are so much more joyful then us. May we remember this always!
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