What does Christmas mean to you?

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What does Christmas mean to you?

Mmh, Christmas?

As I pondered the answer to this question and thought about Christmas,

I began to think about the comments I've heard on the TV, radio, by friends and by others

As I realised there are so many interpretations, to what this season is all about

You see some think it's all about spending lots of money,

As credit card companies rub their hands, making up for the years losses

For others it's a time we can remember friends, colleagues and family members,

And send cards to those we said we'd call, but didn't get around to it


Some say it's just for children

As they prepare for Santa's call

Others say it's not for adults

It's the season of good will

One where we exchange gifts from one another

Or maybe it's the queen's speech, the old films and lots of game playing, you know, charades, monopoly and the likes,

Or is it about carol services, mince pies, Christmas trees and office parties

A time when bosses appreciate their staff with vouchers and bonuses


Mmh, what does Christmas mean to you?

For many it is all of the above

For others it's a combination

While for some, just the thought of Christmas brings pangs of loneliness; pain and sorrow as they remember lost loved ones,

Whether Christmas brings thoughts of sorrow or joy

There's one important aspect that if we don't grasp we've missed the whole intention of this precious season


For it's the time of year when we can formally celebrate our Saviours birthday, though we're thankful all the year round

It's a time when the world is open to hearing about a child that was born unto us

A son that was given

Whose shoulders the government is upon

Who is He? What's His name?

His name is Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace!

Christmas is a time when all heaven and earth declares that Jesus is Lord!

Yesterday, today and forevermore!

He is the Broken heart mender, the Lily of the valley, He is the bright and morning star, He is Comforter and Friend!

So what does Christmas mean to you?


Jacqueline has launched her latest book in the Deep Calleth Unto Deep series called "Inspirations for Women …A Journey to Wholeness". Be encouraged by one of the poems from the book, available online at http://www.deeppublishing.com/en-us/p_15.html