True Meaning of Christmas

I think that many people during the holidays tend to forget the true meaning of Christmas. People get wrapped up in getting gifts, seeing distant relatives, eating too many cookies, or simply just doing nothing. Now don’t get me wrong, I love doing all of those exact things over Christmas break, but I think it is important that people remember there is more to Christmas than opening presents and eating too much food. For me, Christmas is really hard because my older sister passed away on Christmas Eve in 2007. Spending time with family when I get the chance to be home is extremely important to me. It is important that people remember that the true meaning of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of our savior. God sent his one and only son to this world to save each and every one of us from our sins. Christmas should be a time for friends, family, and giving (of course), but it should also be a time of celebration. We should be extremely grateful to have a God that would love us enough to send his only son to this sinful world and have him crucified on a cross for us. I hope that everyone has a safe and joyful holiday, and remember the true meaning of Christmas!