, or are you letting the strain of a hundred tasks sour your mood?
If you only knew what goes on within my heart—Sometimes the pain is so great that I feel as if everything will break. The smile is a big cloak which covers a multitude of pains. —Mother Teresa
The saints knew suffering beyond what most of us can imagine, yet bore it with grace. Give everyone you meet today the gift of a smile
2007-12-13 23:46:54 · 12 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All the trees, all the gifts, all the gold, the silver, the lights, the snow, the food, the candy the on and on and on, mean nothing.
Only the child born in a barn for you and me.
2007-12-14 00:03:45 · answer #1 · answered by Soul Warror 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I now celebrate Christmas is a different way, being an atheist, but I would like to share some insight that I think you will appreciate, Debra. When I was a child we did not celebrate Christmas until it was actually Christmas. Parties were held between Christmas and New Years. We did not put up our tree until Christmas eve. I was raised Catholic, so we had Advent, which was a time of reflection and anticipation. Now, I was a child, which makes Christmas a million times better, but I do think today that Christmas isn't as sweet as it was then, even for adults.
By the time Christmas gets here people are sick to death of it. The only thing Christmas day seems to be for is the presents. I think this takes a lot away from it, especially for those who are religious. I like Christmas. I like the idea of it being a family time. I dislike the commercialism deeply. I know this all seems weird from an atheist, but I miss the old way Christmas was celebrated.
2007-12-14 08:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am SO ready for Christmas! The thing that always strikes me about Christmas is that it's a season where you know everything will be the same as far as traditions, yet it is also a season that holds every possibility of change. I am so much looking forward to hearing my son's bell choir, and candlelit communion, and all of those things, but I'm even more excited to find out what changes God will be making in my heart this season and next year. I keep thinking about that verse "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light," and what a huge change Jesus brought to the world when he came. I just can't wait to see what happens next!
2007-12-14 08:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Lamborama 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, thank you!
"The well-known solar feast of Natalis Sol Invicti, the nativity of the unconquered sun, celebrated on 25 December, has a strong claim on the responsibility for our December date."
- The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3, page 727
See Jeremiah 10:2-6; Revelation 11:10; Genesis 40:20-22 (Pharoah's birthday party); Matthew 14: 6-10 (Herod's birthday party)
Come out of her, My people! - Rev. 18:4-5
2007-12-14 08:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. I am looking forward to a most joyous and wonderful experience with family and friends. I know already NOT to overtax myself with overwhelming purchases.
2007-12-15 13:39:46 · answer #5 · answered by In God We Trust 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No why get involve with a un biblical pagan tradition ?
2007-12-14 07:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes off course
2007-12-14 07:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes
No
2007-12-14 18:57:51 · answer #8 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I CANNOT WAIT for the midnight sermon on the Lord's Birthday! :-)
:-) and ((((((((BEAR HUGS)))))))). to everyone who sees me on here today!
2007-12-14 12:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by Яɑɩɳɓɵw 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am anxious and happy
2007-12-14 07:48:48 · answer #10 · answered by You got FAAAAT!!! 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋