The Best Christmas Present Ever
@just4him (307544)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
December 9, 2015 2:35pm CST
You won't find this Christmas present in the mall, online, or in a gift catalog. You won't find it nestled under your tree with fancy paper and satin bow.
You won't find commercialism or greed at the center of this gift. No ornate lights and lawn ornaments as you try to outdo your neighbors in the decorations.
It isn't found in the Christmas feast or in all your relatives coming to have their fill.
It isn't even found in the shining faces of your children as they tear off the wrapping on all those gifts you bought them, maxing out your credit cards to do so.
No, the best Christmas present ever given is much more than mistletoe and holly, figgy pudding, snow, and a cold winter's night.
The best Christmas present ever given was given by God when He came to earth in the form of a baby to prepare the world for the greatest gift we could ever receive - our salvation.
Take time out of all your cooking, shopping, preparations, Christmas programs, and choir rehearsals, and say thanks to God for His present. If it weren't for God's Christmas present to us, we wouldn't have this time of year and all the celebrations we think are important.
Thanks for reading
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Dec 15
We need to always keep in mind the reason for the season and give thanks.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Dec 15
@just4him I understand some religion don't have our tradition of celebrating Christmas on December 25 .
In Catholic churches , December 25 is just like a Sunday of obligation where 4 masses are offered in the morning as well as in the afternoon until 8 in the evening .
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@just4him (307544)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Dec 15
@SIMPLYD I grew up Lutheran and always went to church on Christmas. Since I became a Christian and started attending Bible churches, I found they don't have church on Christmas, which is sad, but at least they have church on Christmas Eve. There are three services. I will most likely go to the first one at 3 PM.
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@just4him (307544)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Dec 15
Wanting to is the first step to making it happen.
@marijuana (570)
• Tel Aviv, Israel
16 Dec 15
Thank you for expounding the real meaning of Christmas ! Merry Christmas to everyone 
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@twilightadd (74)
• Zhengzhou, China
10 Dec 15
I just know a little about christmas,but the best gift is having
family with us ,just like our spring festival!with family is important
and,nice to meet you
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@just4him (307544)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Dec 15
Family is an important part of Christmas, but there wouldn't be Christmas without Jesus - the Savior of the world.
@Marilynda1225 (80023)
• United States
10 Dec 15
It's easy to get caught up in all the commercialism of Christmas and forget the reason for the season
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 15
Sadly the true meaning of Christmas is often forgotten.
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@just4him (307544)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Dec 15
That's why it's especially important to let people know what it's all about.
@danyeon09 (27)
• Philippines
10 Dec 15
yes :) Christmas is about remembering God in His goodness and His words
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@Traceyjayne (1769)
• United Kingdom
10 Dec 15
So very true .... yet many people forget this and just think of turkey and presents !
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@just4him (307544)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Dec 15
Yes, what they are going to get, not necessarily what they will give.
