Why Christmas?
Cross post from Adventagain.blogspot.com T here are many joys to being in friendship with people from other countries. We talk about customs, fashions, family routines and EVERY other subject. But one of my favorite times is when foreign visitors ask questions that are both completely simple and completely complex. These type questions absolutely stump me. Let me give a few examples: •Ms. Kathy, why do people in the US put trees in their homes during the Christmas season? And what do those round objects on your front door symbolize? •Ms. Kathy, I enjoyed your church environment but why is everyone so sad? •Ms. Kathy, could you explain the Holy Spirit? These questions are real examples. But today, I want to ponder this question: Why do you celebrate Christmas? What's all the fuss about? Why was/is there so much excitement about a baby being born? Why indeed? Ellsworth Kallas, a favorite author of mine, calls our celebration of Chri...