A line from a famous poet says "A rose by any other name smells as sweet".
I recalled that line when Dr. David Jeremiah spoke about Christmas this morning. Some folks jump through hoops to avoid calling it what it is: a reference to Christ, Savior of the world.
If they say holiday, I would remind them it's a modern reference to Holy Day.
If they say yuletide, it was once referred to as 12 Days of Christmas or Feast of the Nativity.
If seasonal holiday, I know Jesus came in His season, in the fullness of God's time.
If Santa Claus, I remember Saint Nicholas in Myra, Turkey in the 4th century, famous for giving.
If gift-giving is mentioned,, I remember the Magi from the East who gave Jesus His first gifts
If they write Xmas, I know "X" in Greek is "CHI", first letter of the alphabet and symbol for Christ.
Singing seasonal songs remind me of the great heavenly choir of angels over Bethlehem.
If they refer to Hanukkah, the Bible calls Jesus the Light of the World, come to seek and save the lost, as the personification an fulfillment of the Jewish menorah in the ancient temple..
Jesus has been called Emannuel, Savior, Counsellor, Creator, Healer. Deliverer, Lord, and He is all of these and more.
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