The shopping malls are filled with busy shoppers; the stores are decorated with holiday trimmings; the carols could be heard all through out the centre; there are long lines at the payment counters – even at the gift wrapping counter; columns and columns of chocolates from around the world abound in the grocery section; it is that time of the year again when Christians celebrate the joyous holiday season of Christmas.
Is that all there is to it? Is Christmas just all about Santa Claus, trees with blinking lights, presents, hams, carols, feasts or crackers? I do hope that amidst the frenzy of the holiday rush we never forget the true meaning of Christmas – the heart of it all –, which is Christ.
So, when you pick-up that gift for a friend, say a prayer for that person; when you queue-up for gift wrapping, say a prayer for the person at that busy counter; when you receive a gift, say a prayer for the person who gave you one; when you partake in a feast, say a little prayer for the people who prepared the food. A single line of prayer – just a “thank you for a wonderful friend” or “bless their family, Lord” can go a long way.
Happy Christmas to everyone!
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