Over 2000 years ago, there was a woman named Mary and a man named Joseph who were traveling to Bethlehem on a camel. Mary was pregnant, and they were both poor. They stopped at several inns to get a room for the night but all the inns were booked and there were no vacancies especially for two poor people who had to money for a room. They were finally able to get room in a stable next to animals of all kind. It was then that Mary went into labor and would give birth to the Son of Man, the Lamb of God, the Christ, the Messiah, and his name would be Jesus. Wise men, shepherds, and angels came from every direction to worship and adore this wonderful child. Gifts of gold, frankenscence and myrrh were placed at his feet as gifts to him and his family. Jesus would be the greatest man to ever walk the face of the earth. He would be the bridge for mankind to walk across to get into heavan and receive eternal life.
This is why we give gifts at Christmas time. Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice of his life so that we might have the gift of salvation. We give each other gifts to remind each other of the gift that Jesus gave to us all. So many people celebrate Christmas without knowing or understanding this fact. Christmas is truly a holiday for Christians, followers of Christ, though the salvation of man is extended to all who believe in him. So don’t get caught up in all the gift giving and commercial frenzy that Christmas has become. Simply remember that Jesus was the ultimate gift and He is the Reason For the Season. Merry Christmas!