I was thinking about this last holiday season, the power behind words that few truly grasp. I read yet another rant by yet another person (a preacher, this time) about keeping Christ in Christmas.
Well, you know, I get it. I do. I might not be one of the faithful, but I do believe people should have respect for their own, and for others' beliefs. But the thing is, those who DO keep Christ in Christmas don't need to be told to, and those who don't?
What few seem to realize is that, faithful or not, there is no AVOIDING keepin Christ in Christmas. Whether is the name of the holiday itself, or just the season in general. I don't care if someone says "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas!" It's there, one way or another. The season IS keeping Christ in Christmas. People are kinder, more generous, generally happier during that time of year. The power of that is immense.
So instead of saying, "Keep Christ in Christmas!" just let it be. It's there. The sentiment, the power, and the real meaning--it's inescapable.
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Date: 2014-01-17 03:41 pm (UTC)I was thinking about this last holiday season, the power behind words that few truly grasp. I read yet another rant by yet another person (a preacher, this time) about keeping Christ in Christmas.
Well, you know, I get it. I do. I might not be one of the faithful, but I do believe people should have respect for their own, and for others' beliefs. But the thing is, those who DO keep Christ in Christmas don't need to be told to, and those who don't?
What few seem to realize is that, faithful or not, there is no AVOIDING keepin Christ in Christmas. Whether is the name of the holiday itself, or just the season in general. I don't care if someone says "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas!" It's there, one way or another. The season IS keeping Christ in Christmas. People are kinder, more generous, generally happier during that time of year. The power of that is immense.
So instead of saying, "Keep Christ in Christmas!" just let it be. It's there. The sentiment, the power, and the real meaning--it's inescapable.