Great Christmas Ideas: What is the
67Well back in the early 1800`s Christmas was not celebrated the way we know it now. It was more of a riot and public nuisance than a peaceful "Hark the herald Angels sing".
On Christmas Eve in Boston and other cities roving gangs would go from door to door in the wealthy neighborhoods and sing carols in the hope of receiving food and drink and when this did not happen the house would receive a shower of bricks and stones and if some idiot lobbed his torch.......
It became a major problem until somebody found a poem written by a Dutchman about a guy by the name of Saint Nick who would go from house to house and enter by the chimney and leave presents by the fire. At the same time the Germans came up with the Idea of decorating a tree and Sears and Roebuck brought out the first gift catalogue and Christmas moved in doors. And all because of a bunch of drunken carol singers we now have a delightful surprise on Christmas morning and empty bank accounts in January.
The funny part is Christmas was never meant to be celebrated in the first place and they figure Jesus was born some time in November. In fact the only thing Jesus told his followers to do was break bread and drink wine in his name he never celebrated his birthday, come to think of it I can't think of anyone in the bible celebrating their birthday. The only reference is the manger story and it is never mentioned after that...correct me if I'm wrong???
As regards the Christmas spirit, I personally don't think there is one, but I still give my son's gifts and celebrate it complete with tree and turkey, WHY? Because it's a fun tradition and a good excuse to get together with true friends. But I only give presents because I want too not because it's the thing to do.
I guess if I was born in China or Iraq I would not be celebrating Christmas. It all has to do with the influence of society and local corporations or religious institutions.
I bet Gods up there going "I never meant for this to happen but good luck to ya! anyway!!! See yawl! judgment day :0)
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Thanks Misty as alwalys for your support :0) Mike :0)
Mike,
I agree with you; “Christmas was never meant to be celebrated”
Your next statement; “they figure Jesus was born some time in November”
“they” get blamed for a lot of things Mike.
Your next statement: “In fact the only thing Jesus told his followers to do was break bread and drink wine in his name”
I did a real quick search of the New Testament and came up with several things that the followers of Jesus did in His Name, including things Jesus told them to do in His Name, (Matt 28:19)
Also note: Col 3:17 And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Next: “The only reference is the manger story and it is never mentioned after that...correct me if I'm wrong???”
The manger may not be mentioned specifically, but certainly the incident is mentioned. Acts 2:30; Acts 13:23; Rom 1:3; Gal 4:4
I always appreciate the Word of God being proclaimed and I appreciate you, so I hope you don’t mind my pointing out these things for your further consideration. ~ eddie
Thanks Eddie :0)
don`t mind at all..I`m alwalys learning :) I welcome your comments and resarch on these points!!! your brother in Jesus! Mike:0)
Thanks Eddie :0)
don`t mind at all..I`m alwalys learning :) I welcome your comments and resarch on these points!!! your brother in Jesus! Mike:0)
Enjoyed your hub. No matter where Christmas came from. I think people just wanted to celebrate the birth of Jesus so choice this date.
Christmas seems to be more about Santa Claus now then Jesus.
Hi moonlake :0)
Could not agree with you more! Santa was fun for me and a good invention.
God bless you Mike:0)
Hi!!! Again another great hub and we give gifts to as we all understand the meaning but the joy on our kids face in the morning when SANTA comes is something taht cannot be explained. :)
Thanks Lady J :0)
Your right on ....childhood only happens once !!!!!!
mike ;0)
It certainly does and I loev to make them memorable ones, it is the time when my husband eats more cookies and milk then he should :) I love Christmas :)
mistyhorizon2003 says:
13 months ago
Good Hub Mike, and good points regarding Christmas. I give presents because I want to also, not because I believe Jesus was born on the 25th December, (although my Mother actually was born on the 25th December).