Merry Christmas!

I've heard the facts on Christmas. I don't care.

Many of the traditions of Christmas may have been 'pagan' traditions, but it just showed what the Church was willing to do to try to get the bigger message across.

The Holy Church knew it had to adapt to the enviroment. It was Darwinism at it's most basic. Find out what the local beliefs are and use them to convince people that 'our God is the same God as your God . . . but better' (ok, I exaggerated a little).

I don't agree with the whole matter, but I kinda' understand why it was done.

I will admit that I'm not a practicing Catholic, but I have my reasons. Some of it is pretty obvious from my previous statements.

The whole point of this post is to state that the season of Christmas is meant to remind us that the Lord Jesus was born during some hard times, and that Mary and Joseph made sure that Jesus was safe and comfortable. In other words, Christmas is a time for family.

It is a time to give of yourself if you haven't already. Almost a kinda' like a time to redeem yourself for what you may have not done for others yet.

You don't have to go out and buy gifts for others. If you do, buy the gifts for the kids! Spend time with family and friends.

Now, I'm not sure what other religions do, but I do know that other important Holy Days occur for those other religions at this time of the season. I'm pretty sure a lot of it is about family and God as well.

Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

Peace, love and God bless you all!

GD