Why do we really celebrate Christmas? The question is not, as one might suppose, to the Christian origin of this festival. It's about to find out why we are now a Christian tradition as strong Pay attention, although the Christian faith in our contemporary world is always weaker.
Zynisten could to score with the consumption argument. Thus, the Advent and Christmas season but the biggest festival of the year consumption. Everything is more expensive than in the summer, waving everywhere, packed in colorful paper, price bombs.
parties, we really just to pay for? And what kind ever for gifts that are there under the brightly lit Christmas tree?
Who does not, the desperate effort shortly before Christmas Eve, where everyone for the perfect gift for the Friend or family studied. Is the fact that you often do not quite know what we should give, not proof enough that these packages do not come more from the heart?
Not that I was misunderstood. The abolition of Christmas is not my goal. Rather I search for new meaning in it. Let us just pause for a moment, today, on 2 Advent, and let's think about what meaning we might give the feast again.
If I were sitting in the tram übefüllten where all the jostling and annoyed, then I know what we need. If I were standing on the edge of the Christmas market and notice how all the rush and perceive each other little, I know, what we lack. If I were sitting watching TV and I look at you, what we could offer as a "Christmas Program", then I know what we are looking for.
We need compassion, security and love!
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