Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Although I miss many loved ones who are no longer alive to celebrate with, I still find Chrismas the most wonderful time of the year for several reasons.

  1. We celebrate the hope we have through the birth of Jesus…God in the flesh. My savior was born and Christmas is a time to celebrate that birth. Without Jesus there would be no hope of ever reuniting with friends and loved ones who have passed, nor would we have the hope of eternal life with God.
  2. Many people will trust Jesus as their savior during the Christmas season. Lots of unchurched people will visit a church service and will hear the Gospel and will have their lives changed forever. I get excited about the opportunity to share the Gospel with people like that.
  3. I love spending time with my family. Although most of my family lives hundreds of miles away, we usually get together at some point and celebrate together. That never gets old nor do I ever dread it.
  4. I like presents. I like to give and I like to get presents. It’s the kid in me. Don’t judge. 🙂 The anticipation of Chrismas morning still excites me for both of these reasons.
  5. I love the food that comes with Christmas. People get so creative with their sweets and other food and I love being the recipient of many of those specialties. I haven’t met many Christmas treats I didn’t enjoy.
  6. I also love Christmas lights and decorations. From the Christmas tree to the nativity scene, I love the way the community gets lit up with decorations. It’s a reminder that we celebrate Jesus as the light of the world.
    Why do you love Christmas?