Christmas Is Now A Time Of Togetherness For All

It’s no mystery that Christmas has its roots in religious celebration and festivities. While many recognize Christmas as a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus in the Christian tradition, in an ever-increasingly secular world, the meaning of Christmas has taken on a new meaning. Most Americans celebrate Christmas with a Christmas tree, but probably not using it the way it was used by pagans thousands of years ago to honor the winter solstice time, but more as a symbol of togetherness, family and tradition. Many have even found ways to marry their Christian faith to the more secular traditions of Christmas with great success and without any conflicting feelings about the process.

Christmas is a time where we are asked to pause and remember “the reason for the season.” More and more people are taking this to mean many things, even though that phrase is closely associated with birth of Jesus. For many, Christmas now means the return of distant family members, the carrying out of traditions that some may think they are too old for but do anyway because it’s fun or just part of what the family does. Some just enjoy listening to Christmas carols with their loved ones while they open their presents and sharing a special meal on

Christmas Day. For many, it’s the joy of watching children open up their presents from Santa Claus, another figure that has his origins in the roots of Europe and its rich traditions. Whatever Christmas means to you, be sure to spend it with those you love.