Reasons to celebrate

Reasons to celebrate:

Sometimes, when the dust has settled after what for many is a frantic festive two or three days, how often do we ask, “Why do we do it?” Whether it’s exhausted parents totting-up the spiralling costs, regrets of over-indulgence on food and drink or concerns about that random gift that may never see the light of day – Christmas can leave us feeling conflicted. It’s telling that we can even feel relief when visitors have gone, or worse are now having to patch things up after the ‘traditional family fall out’ which seems to feature in too many homes.

But wasn’t this supposed to be a time of celebration?!? We tell ourselves it’s good to have a break from winter gloom, but how long before the ‘feel-good factor’ evaporates? Maybe it’s time to appreciate the real reason for the celebration. Without that, it becomes just another period of over-indulgence.

For you and your family, is the birth of Jesus anything more than an excuse to eat and drink too much? How much time do we spend debating when the turkey goes in the oven or whether we have enough wrapping paper? In stark comparison, do we ever question “Why might the birth of a baby in Nazareth two thousand years ago be a reason to celebrate? What is the real message of Christmas, and what does it mean for my family today?”

At the Ashby Christadelphian Church, we LOVE to celebrate the birth (and the life!) of that baby born in Nazareth. But it’s a celebration that lasts the whole year, not just a day or two. Knowing the thought behind the gift of Jesus gives us a joy that doesn’t melt away when the tinsel comes down. So, if you want a celebration this Christmas that carries into the New Year and beyond, come and celebrate with us and put the Christ back into your Christmas.

Useful passage to look up: Luke ch2 vs 8-12

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