What Is Christmas Really About

Quickly is coming Christmas day, Perhaps you ponder with dismay Amidst the shopping and the shouts, What is Christmas really about? Is it about reindeer and elves, The gifts we wish for ourselves? Is it about wrapping paper and bows, Stockings stuffed with goodies clear to the toes? Is it about family, friends, and feast, The smell of bread baking rising with yeast? About trees, lights, and cute decorations, Parties, eggnog, and celebrations? These commodities make the holiday bright, But something else is required to make it right; For Christmas is not about programs and costumes worn, But about a miraculous baby that was born. About Mary and Joseph, man and wife, Who came to Bethlehem pregnant with life. No room was left for them in the inn, Shelter was found in a cattle pen. The time of her delivery would not waiver, In that stable she experienced labor. Born into a place smelling of manure, Christ arrived our salvation to assure. Nearby shepherds tending flocks by night Were startled by a glorious light. Angels while seeking to calm their fear Came proclaiming this event of cheer. Told of a birth of a baby boy, A king, a savior, who would bring joy. His mission was one of peace, From our sins to bring release. Then with haste they went with glee, Marveled at what they did see; Found him in a manger yet filled with glory Then left with excitement to tell his story. So as we gather this December May this jingle help us remember, Christmas is not about dear old Santa Claus But about the Christ who saves us from our flaws.