Well,

It is that time of year again. Where Christians and non-Christians, get to buy presents for friends and family. It is also an opportunity to take some time off of work or school. Have friends and family over for dinner. Maybe buy a Christmas tree, sparkling with lights and propped up by presents underneath.

According to Wikipedia:

Christmas (IPA: /krɪsməs/), also referred to as Christmas Day or Christmastide, is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that marks and honors the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.^[2][3] The birth of Jesus, which is the basis for the anno Domini system of dating, is thought to have occurred between 7 and 2 BC.^[4] December 25 is not thought to be Jesus’ actual date of birth, and the date may have been chosen to correspond with either a Roman festival,^[5] or with the winter solstice.^[6]

Modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, church celebrations, and the display of various decorations—including the Christmas tree, lights, mistletoe, nativity scenes and holly. Santa Claus (also referred to as Father Christmas, although the two figures have different origins) is a popular mythological figure often associated with bringing gifts at Christmas. Santa is generally believed to be the result of a syncretization between St. Nicholas of Myra and elements from pagan Nordic and Christian mythology, and his modern appearance is believed to have originated in 19th century media.

Christmas is celebrated throughout the Christian population, but is also celebrated by many non-Christians as a secular, cultural festival. The holiday is celebrated around the world. Because gift-giving and several other aspects of the holiday involve heightened economic activity among both Christians and non-Christians, Christmas has become a major event for many retailers.

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Christmas, (as reminded by Wikipedia), is also a remembrance, that in the little town of Bethlehem, circa 2,000 years ago, a baby named Jesus was born. That little baby would grow in wisdom and stature to become the man who would show us love, kindness, peace, what it means to love your neighbor as yourself, and ultimately show the ultimate love. No one shows greater love than when he lays down his life for his friends. http://bible.cc/john/15-13.htm

It is cliché to say remember Jesus this season. So, I am going to say, let’s remember what Jesus did this season. and in one step greater than memory, let’s act upon what was in the life Jesus lived.

Thanks.

-lq

Hey there,

Welcome to lastquestion.com. I am not sure what this blog will eventually be. There are some ideas floating around, but for now, it will be a blog about asking the question; what good is it, if a man gains the whole world and lose his own soul?

Thanks for stopping by!

-lq