XMAS...I Don't Think So!!!

Well, once more we race toward the Christmas holidays! Hard to believe that another year has just about come and gone. It intrigues me that quite a number of people are proclaiming their great dissatisfaction with the supposed politically correct embracing of "XMAS" to describe the most revolutionary birth of any child in world history. And, quite honestly--His name was not "X!"
It would be a somewhat amusing moment if this matter was not so downright serious!

I applaud this chorus of voices uniting to join the angels in heralding "glory to the newborn King." This "One Solitary Life" has directly affected every other life that has ever inhabited planet Earth. And, as long as a single breath remains in me, Christmas will always be Christmas...not XMAS!!! My point is simple. Christ within me boldly proclaims the celebration of this little baby born in a manger in Bethlehem.

Reminds me of those who lamely argue and debate whether prayer should remain in public schools. As long as one student remains, there will always be prayer in every public, private, and home school. "God, if you will just help me pass this test, I promise to study for the next one." I have taught elementary, middle, and high school for over thirty years...prayed every day...many times per day. If a student asked me to pray for either themselves or another family member, I joyfully accommodated the request. Why, prayer seems to accompany me wherever I go.

It seems to me Christmas is pretty much the same . Wherever I am, Christmas is there with me. As a matter of fact, 365 1/4 days per year! My gifts to you are a smile, a song, a prayer, and love. God's gift to us was His only Son, Jesus the "X." No, I don't think so! Jesus, the Christ!!!

This Christmas will be really special to me...as most all of them have been. I offer the Spirit of Christmas to every person I meet. I hope you do, too!

In closing, please reflect on the lyrics of this song I wrote a number of years ago:

Don't Leave Christ out of Christmas This Year

Copyright 1995 Stephen Eagle Brooks (sEb)

There's nothing wrong with Santa Claus, Rudolph, or Jingle Bells
Peace on Earth, Good will to men, or Santa's little elves
Mistletoe to get a kiss, a fire burning bright
All snuggled up with the kids, before a Christmas night

Isn't it wonderful? Isn't it marvelous!
But, don't leave Christ out of Christmas this year.
Don't leave Christ out of Christmas this year.

Look at all the packages beneath the Christmas tree
Look, Dad, it's what I've always wanted...what you gave to me
A GI Joe, a talking bear, a baby doll or two
I telephone to say I care, how much I do love you

Isn't it marvelous? Isn't it wonderful?
But, don't leave Christ out of Christmas this year.
Don't leave Christ out of Christmas this year.

Merry Christmas to all! And to all, a goodnight!!!