The reason for the season

At this time of the year, we only need to make a trip to any shopping mall to see elaborate decorations with each having their own "theme". No cost is spared in order to be the best. After all, the whole idea is to attract as many people as possible. More people means more sales, hence more revenue.

As people get caught up in their annual year-end "Christmas" shopping spree, we must not forget the real meaning of Christmas. Even though we hear carols played all over the malls, strangely, none of the decorations even remotely resemble any of the scenes depicted in the songs. Much too often, the Christ of Christmas is sadly left out.

So, why do we celebrate Christmas and what is it really all about?

In the words of the song, We Are The Reason written by David Meece, the reason for Christmas is aptly conveyed.

We Are The Reason

As little children
We would dream of Christmas morn'
And all the gifts and toys
We knew we'd find
But we never realized
A baby born one blessed night
Gave us the greatest gift of our lives

 We were the reason
That He gave His life
We were the reason
That He suffered and died
To a world that was lost
He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live

As the years went by
We learned more about gifts
Giving of ourselves
And what that means
On a dark and cloudy day
A man hung crying in the rain
Because of love, because of love

I've finally found the reason for living
It's in giving every part of my heart to Him
In all that I do, every word that I say
I'll be giving my all just for Him, for Him

 We are the reason
That He gave His life
We are the reason
That He suffered and died
To a world that was lost
He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live 
He is my reason to live 

Listen to the song in a beautifully put together video.

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Wishing you a blessed and meaningful Christmas.
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