We are now in the Holiday season and there is usually much discussion about whether we should say “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas” when greeting another person. The concern is that we are leaving out Christ (the reason for celebrating Christmas) when we greet someone with “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.”
Is this greeting what the true meaning of Christmas is all about? We can say “Merry Christmas” to our neighbor and never bother to see if they have food or are warm. In this case, the greeting is not coming from the heart. If we really want to show Christ, we could do so many things for people that would not take much effort but could really cheer someone up. How about helping someone take their groceries to the car or return the shopping cart to the stall for them; pay for a meal of someone who seems to be hurting; pay for a meal for a public servant such as a fireman or policeman; a cheery smile and hello can speak volumes to some people. I read of a man that puts money in a greeting card and will give the card to someone at random. He said doing this is the gift he receives. Now isn’t doing “little blessings” for people the way to really show Christ.
May God’s Blessings be with during this Christmas season!
