Libs & Xmas
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When Christmas was originally instituted, December 25th was a pagan festival which commemorated the birthday of a false god. While this is a historical fact, what is often overlooked by the church is its intent in choosing December 25th in the first place. The church was not Christianizing a pagan festival, but was establishing the celebration of the birth of Christ as a rival celebration.
Our post-modern culture has turned this into a westernized, commercialized and secular "holiday". I think it comes down to the individual. As a Christian, I use this time of year to focus on and celebrate the advent of Christ and what He would do for the human race in his atoning sacrifice. I also, try to make my focus looking for ways to serve and encourage those in need. Of course, this should be the focus year round.