For one, we focus on the birth of Jesus. It's also a time where people want to give, bless, volunteer, and take care of others. It's a time that diminishes selfishness in this world for a brief moment. Just a quick one. These are all things that can contribute to this euphoric feeling of Christmas time. Nostalgia some may even call it.
Yes, we all have the cherished childhood memories and family traditions during Christmas but it isn't just those things that encompass how "MAGICAL" Christmas feels.
Christmas is Holy. Christmas is a time to celebrate JESUS and the Hope, Joy, Love and Peace he gives to us all. Many of my favorite Christmas songs to sing are those that include something about the birth of our savior. My favorite Christmas song in particular is "Oh Holy Night" the best part of that song is when it say's "FALL ON YOUR KNEES". Why does it say that? because it's an act of worship. Why? because GOD is HOLY!
"For un to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulder, and He will be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting father, prince of peace." Isaiah 9:6
See what I mean? there was no MAGIC mentioned in that verse. It's proclaiming the mightiness of God our everlasting father our prince of peace. Oh how Holy is he, our wonderful counselor.
I don't know about you but I'd like my kids to keep the focus on how HOLY and wonderful Christmas time is without any gimmicks and silly little elves making messes in my home. Too many believe the Christmas "MAGIC" is in those things. Well let me tell you, it's not in the Santa's, snowmen, gingerbread houses or elves.
Of course we decorate gingerbread houses and check out the Christmas lights but we have chosen to not make a big deal about Santa Clause in our house. Why? I don't want my kids to put their hopes in something that isn't real. I would much rather teach them to put all of their faith and trust in God who is real. We are sensitive to our friends who do make a big deal about Santa in their home and tell our kids that it's all just fun and pretend. It's just not what makes Christmas "Magical" for us. We want Christmas to remain "HOLY" in our home to the best of our ability. I'm not saying that believing in Santa makes it less Holy than not believing. I'm just keeping the focus more on Jesus rather than other things that can sometimes distract from what Christmas is all about. To each it's own.
I really wanted to share my heart with you because I'm asked often "Your kids don't believe in Santa?" like we are crazy people or something or as if there is something missing for them at Christmas time.
Our kids love Christmas, they love taking photos with Santa if we see one. They have the best Christmas memories and they know JESUS is the true reason for ALL Seasons!
So next time you hear someone say "Christmas is so magical" ask them why? tell them about Jesus if they don't know and remember to keep CHRIST in Christmas.
