Christmas versus Xmas
Dear Editor:
Does it not bother you that the whole reason behind Christmas is changing to a more worldly view?
- Crossing CHRIST out of Christmas = Xmas
- Can't say "Merry Christmas" in stores or schools anymore
- Cutting out Christmas events at school because it supposedly offends people
- "The best part about Christmas is … PRESENTS!"
- Santa Claus parade, Santa decorations, Santa movies... Santa's taking over!!
- You ask any kid about Christmas and they say/think "SANTA!"
What happened to the whole CHRIST factor... the whole reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place?!
Many Christians celebrate Christmas and discard the whole God factor.
People may have the right to do whatever they want, but to stop us from celebrating Christmas ourselves, saying Merry Christmas or having Christmas events is wrong.
I know there are still Christian families who still do the whole "Santa" thing... but I don't really agree with it. Why are you deceiving your kids for YEARS making them think he exists?! What happens when they find out you were lying to them? Maybe they'll just laugh or grow out of it or maybe they will just have trouble believing you about other things.
You spend the whole time raising them to tell the truth, while you've been lying to them the whole time.
This can even apply to non-Christians, even if you tell yourself you don't believe in God, what reason do you have for letting your child believe in something that's not true?
is alright to have fun with the whole "Santa" thing... as long as we know the truth behind it. I'm not saying it's bad, but the more emphasis we put on it, the more it leads us away from the truth.
just don't think it's wise to get caught up in all that... why not get caught up all about Jesus?!
Now that I see all this, I look back and I'm glad I was never raised into the whole Santa scene, it was always decorations of the Nativity Story and the Nativity movie. We had shepherd sacks filled by grandparents and parents, instead of stockings filled by Santa and elves. And before opening ANY presents we would read the story in Luke, Chapter 2 and pray... now THAT was Christmas!
I guess it's alright to have a little fun with "Santa," but don't forget the real meaning behind it and take it seriously... because it isn't just a holiday off work and school... it's celebrating our Saviour!!
We all know... Jesus is the only reason we're here!!
"The greatest gift of all wasn't found under a tree but nailed to one!"
That's just the truth with my opinion attached, and I hope you all just think about it.
Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Grace Bunch
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
Does it not bother you that the whole reason behind Christmas is changing to a more worldly view?
- Crossing CHRIST out of Christmas = Xmas
- Can't say "Merry Christmas" in stores or schools anymore
- Cutting out Christmas events at school because it supposedly offends people
- "The best part about Christmas is … PRESENTS!"
- Santa Claus parade, Santa decorations, Santa movies... Santa's taking over!!
- You ask any kid about Christmas and they say/think "SANTA!"
What happened to the whole CHRIST factor... the whole reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place?!
Many Christians celebrate Christmas and discard the whole God factor.
People may have the right to do whatever they want, but to stop us from celebrating Christmas ourselves, saying Merry Christmas or having Christmas events is wrong.
I know there are still Christian families who still do the whole "Santa" thing... but I don't really agree with it. Why are you deceiving your kids for YEARS making them think he exists?! What happens when they find out you were lying to them? Maybe they'll just laugh or grow out of it or maybe they will just have trouble believing you about other things.
You spend the whole time raising them to tell the truth, while you've been lying to them the whole time.
This can even apply to non-Christians, even if you tell yourself you don't believe in God, what reason do you have for letting your child believe in something that's not true?
is alright to have fun with the whole "Santa" thing... as long as we know the truth behind it. I'm not saying it's bad, but the more emphasis we put on it, the more it leads us away from the truth.
just don't think it's wise to get caught up in all that... why not get caught up all about Jesus?!
Now that I see all this, I look back and I'm glad I was never raised into the whole Santa scene, it was always decorations of the Nativity Story and the Nativity movie. We had shepherd sacks filled by grandparents and parents, instead of stockings filled by Santa and elves. And before opening ANY presents we would read the story in Luke, Chapter 2 and pray... now THAT was Christmas!
I guess it's alright to have a little fun with "Santa," but don't forget the real meaning behind it and take it seriously... because it isn't just a holiday off work and school... it's celebrating our Saviour!!
We all know... Jesus is the only reason we're here!!
"The greatest gift of all wasn't found under a tree but nailed to one!"
That's just the truth with my opinion attached, and I hope you all just think about it.
Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Grace Bunch
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
