Always interesting to find out how other countries and cultures celebrate particular holidays held in common. I ran across a story on how Christmas is celebrated in one particular area.
A man in a very poor area of Poland was asked about Christmas traditions. He related that no gifts were exchanged. The simple celebration was getting together with family for a meal, followed by singing of Christmas carols.
Despite the lack of means for this man and his family, there is an underlying simplicity that reflects the true meaning of Christmas … Gathering of family … celebrating with songs.
With our overly commercialized concept of Christmas we have the tendency to forget the true gift of Christmas … A Presence. Not presents. Jesus brought a message that was expressed in more than just words. As we move toward this Christmas holiday, let us remember the true gift of Christmas and share that message by how we live.