How to Keep Christ in Christmas

Jesus is the Focus

As Christians, we know the importance of keeping Christ in Christmas. Unfortunately, our world can make this a bit challenging. Take a look around you. Christmas has become the most commercialized holiday. Shoppers fight each other in stores to ensure they have their hands on the latest and greatest gadgets and toys and Santa, his reindeer and elves supersede Jesus in the yards of many. While it’s fun to experience the magic of Christmas with our families, more than anything it’s important that Jesus be the focus. He should never get lost in the commotion of Christmastime. Here are six ways to keep Christ in Christmas.

Participate in Advent

Advent, which falls four weeks before Christmas is recognized by many Christians as the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The term comes from the Latin translation of “coming” and many prophecies in the Old Testament pointed to this promise. Light an Advent wreath each day leading up to Christmas and find a daily Advent devotional that you can reflect on each day. This is also a great time for introspection. Remind yourself through daily devotion and prayer that in Him, there is no darkness all. Ask yourself where you are in your journey with Christ. If you’re not where you want to be, make it a point to change as the year transitions.

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