Monday, November 3, 2008

AN EARLY CHRISTMAS

I went into the local Walmart yesterday and the first thing I saw was a Christmas tree. The sound system was playing Christmas music and there were displays of Christmas candy and gift items. What bothered me was it was only the first day on November.


Every year the stores seem to push the season on us earlier and earlier. In some mad rush to get us to spend money, the displays of Christmas merchandise are put out for us to buy.


If some alien from outer space landed here today he would think that Christmas was all about selling and getting stuff. He would never understand the real meaning of the season. He would not see the caring and the giving. Nor would he understand about the love of your fellow man.


Christmas is a time to share Gods gift of love, His only Son, with those we hold near and dear. It is also the time to share that love with our fellow man. A time to reach out to others and let them know He loves them.


Christmas love is a thing to share all year long, but Christmas season should be about Christmas and has its own place and time. Lets get through with Thanksgiving first and than start celebrating.

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