2006-12-06 09:21:27 · 13 answers · asked by Officer B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It has never meant anything than that to me, as I was brought up in a Christian home. To celebrate Christmas without giving thought to Jesus Christ who is the "reason for the season" ,is to miss the true meaning and spirit of the season. Decorations, Christmas trees and all the gifts are nice, but so many people never even think about Him. That is a shame.
2006-12-06 09:28:21 · answer #1 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-30 05:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, it is to celebrate and observe the birth of Christ. It is also a special day to enjoy spending time as a family. It isn't about gifts - giving or getting - to me. I could celebrate it fine without recieving one gift. In fact, I think that would make it even more enjoyable for me.
I just recently asked my two children - ages 8 and 5 years - what Christmas meant to them and they told me the same thing, even though they recieve many gifts each Christmas. I was so proud of them!
2006-12-06 09:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by Annie R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christmas is a Roman Catholic invention that was intended to quell support for Saturnalia, a pagan holiday, by putting Jesus in the false god's throne. It didn't work because there is no truth that it is the birthday of Jesus Christ. Jesus was likely born in the spring when shepherds would be watching their flocks in the fields. As for what it means to me: Just another proof of the demonic influence of the papacy.
2006-12-06 09:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by eauneua 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually according to the Bible it doesn't say that Christ was born on Christmas day ... there is no proof... and it doesn't say there was three wise men just three gifts.... someone needs to read the Bible and quit adding to it.... :( You should think about Christ all the time not just when "Christmas" comes around. That is not what He wanted... why does everyone think that they can just give at Christmas time and God is happy with them... what about the other 364 days of the year!
2006-12-06 09:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by daisyduke_205 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The birth of Christ. A day with my family and friends. Loving and giving and spending time together. Happiness. Watching my grandchildren learn of the joys of Christmas.
2006-12-06 09:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its the celebration of the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ. Its a time of hope and joy and thankfulness for blessings experienced throughout the year and those yet to come in the new year
2006-12-06 09:30:21 · answer #7 · answered by Classique 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The day Gods children celebrate the birth of Our King, Jesus Christ, which brings to my life a greater joy than any birthday celebration i have ever personally known.
2006-12-06 09:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the day I celebrate the birth of Christ.
2006-12-06 09:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by echosparent 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Believe it or not, Americans spend $5 billion on Xmas presents for their pets, so I guess that's part of the answer
2006-12-06 09:28:02 · answer #10 · answered by timbo44b 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋