Why Should Santa Get All the Attention?
By Tracy Phua, 23, Singapore
As I walked into a mall one evening, I noticed a sign that signaled the arrival of a Christmas tradition loved by both kids and shopping malls alike. The signage announced that good ol’ jolly Santa Claus is coming to town and to this particular mall! It got me thinking about my own childhood, and how much I used to enjoy Christmas because it allowed me to ask Santa for whatever presents I wanted. As time went by, so did my fascination with Santa. I came to know who the true Giver at Christmas was.
The custom of giving presents at Christmas stems from the account of the wise men bringing gifts to baby Jesus, namely: frankincense, gold and myrrh—gifts usually awarded to kings! And not surprisingly, they were given to Jesus Christ, the King of kings.
As the Magi presented the lavish gifts, an even more precious gift was given to us during that fateful event—the birth of Immanuel. The words of Isaiah 7:14 foretold this, saying, “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a Son and will call Him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” This miracle came to pass and was recorded for us in Matthew 1:23. Therefore, we celebrate.
Amidst the shopping and eating this festive season, let us not miss seeing Jesus as a song by Becky Kelly aptly asks: “Where’s the line to see Jesus? Is He here at the store? If Christmas time is His birthday why don’t we see Him more?”
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i think it’s ok to think Christmas as kind of a festive occasion. It’s a universal celebration wherein was assembled the different culture. We don’t have to be sad if it seems that santa has gotten all the attention, we should join and feel the same like children.
Although as you said as time went by, we knew something different but if the things that we know just make us feel different. I personally do not think it’s right. Just be like a little child dreaming about the night before Christmas the sincere joy. By doing this, others may see how we celebrate Christmas in a cheerful mood and they may wonder why. Sometimes it’s easier for others to believe in Jesus when they are curious and encounter Jesus themselves. So keep the Christmas spirit like little children!
Very well said sister. Today Christmas is more about the holiday, the material & commercial side of it than the Reason for the holiday. Its about peace and goodwill yet most have forgotten the Prince of Peace. Even among us Christians it is so. Thank you very much for this timely reminder. Wish you a Blessed Christmas!!
And a very big thank you to the ymiblogging team. May God bless & use you all for His glory. Happy Christmas to you too!!!!