There are sad sights to be seen driving down my alley. They are the remains of Christmas trees, laying by the curb. Some have tinsel still caught in their branches. These trees were purchased and brought home with much excitement, and now they sit abandoned waiting for the city to come recycle them into compost.
What is really sad is that Christmas is not over. Yes, Christmas Day has come and gone, but Christmas lasts twelve days. The ancient Church knew that Christmas was too important to only celebrate for one day, and so they kept the 12 days of Christmas.
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Celebrating All 12 Days of Christmas
Let me encourage you to continue celebrating Christmas through the twelve days.
First, it is counter-cultural. The broader culture stops celebrating right after Christmas. This gives us a golden opportunity to demonstrate what really is the “true meaning of Christmas” – the coming of Messiah Jesus! Our continued celebration will serve as a witness to the world that our savior has indeed come. [Read more…] about (After) Advent: Celebrating Well