Is Christmas still about Jesus for Christians?

Christmas is a time of year for everyone, though many Christians attach special meaning to 25 December as the celebration of Jesus’ birthday.

Christians choose this date to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, while many people also feel that this time of the year has become too focused on buying or commercialism.

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Is this time of year still about Jesus for Christians?

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This is a popular debate during this time of year, with opinions often divided.

Is Christmas still about Jesus for Christians?

The festive season is celebrated by many people in the country, and not just by people who attach the birth of Jesus as their special meaning to the holiday season.

Many Christians believe that this date remembers Jesus’ birthday, according to National Geographic.

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Not everyone accepts the date as the literal birthdate of Jesus, though many still choose to celebrate it on this date.

There’s a clear debate amongst Christians (even on websites like Reddit) about whether fellow faithful people are focused enough on Jesus at Christmas – or whether lights and gifts have overtaken special meanings.

More about the meaning of Christmas

According to History.com, the meaning of the festive season includes remembering the birth of Christ for many believers and faithful people.

The festive season is also a time for giving gifts or meeting family and friends, which doesn’t necessarily mean that you are religious (or faithful) at all.

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What the season means could be different for every individual in South Africa.

How others celebrate Christmas

There are many different ways to celebrate the festive season, including the tradition of trees and wrapping gifts; in the older ages, it was also tradition to give coal and oranges as gifts – useful to light fires and keep homes warm, as well as make sure that nutritional needs were met.

How do you celebrate the festive season?

What are you doing this year?

Let us know what you’re doing this festive season – are you spending it with friends, family members, or with your pets and/or self?

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