This holiday season I’ve been thinking about the Christian celebration of the “event” called Christmas. I have come to believe we should. Christmas as we know it has been for corrupted that the pursuer of celebrating Christ Jesus’ birth is much obscured. I’ve come to believe the Christian Church should celebrate the “Incarnation Day.” We know not the actual date of Chirt’s birth but it was not during winter. The shepherds were “in the field tending thier flocks,” so the weather was not cold.
Here is the results of an”AI” search on the term Christmas:
Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrated on December 25th each year, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most significant and widely celebrated holidays in Christianity and has also become a cultural event in many parts of the world. Here are some key aspects of Christmas:
### Religious Significance
1. **Nativity Story**: The celebration of Christmas is rooted in the nativity story found in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. It tells of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, his mother Mary, and the visit of shepherds and wise men.
2. **Advent**: The season leading up to Christmas is known as Advent, which begins four Sundays before Christmas. It is a time of preparation and anticipation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
3. **Worship Services**: Many Christians attend special church services on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, which may include readings from the Bible, singing hymns, and lighting candles.
### Cultural Traditions
1. **Gift-Giving**: One of the most popular customs associated with Christmas is the exchange of gifts, symbolizing the gifts brought to Jesus by the Magi and reflecting the spirit of generosity.
2. **Decorations**: Homes and public spaces are often decorated with Christmas trees, lights, wreaths, and ornaments. The Christmas tree, in particular, has become a central symbol of the holiday.
3. **Santa Claus**: The figure of Santa Claus, based on St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity, has become a prominent part of Christmas culture. He is often depicted as delivering gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
4. **Caroling**: Singing Christmas carols is a cherished tradition, with songs celebrating the birth of Jesus and the joy of the season.
5. **Feasting**: Many families celebrate Christmas with special meals, often featuring traditional dishes that vary by culture and region.
### Global Celebrations
Christmas is celebrated in various ways around the world, with unique customs and traditions in different cultures. For example:
– In some countries, such as Italy, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is a traditional Christmas Eve meal.
– In Mexico, Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas, reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging.
– In Ethiopia, Christmas (known as Genna) is celebrated on January 7th and includes unique customs and traditional foods.
### Conclusion
Overall, Christmas is a time of joy, reflection, and celebration, bringing together religious significance and cultural traditions. It emphasizes themes of love, hope, and goodwill, making it a cherished holiday for many people around the world, regardless of their religious beliefs.
So…we find a better understanding of what happen on what ever day our Lord was born in John Chapter 1 as basis for celebrating the Incarnation Day:
Happy Incarnation Day…
The Deity of Christ
Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 He was in the beginning with God.
The Preincarnate Work of Christ
3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.
4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shined in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
The Incarnation of Christ
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Happy Incarnation Day…
The Pure King James Bible (KJB) 