I can't hold back any longer. I know we still need to get through Thanksgiving, but this is the time of year leading up to the birth of our Saviour, the new born King. We should rejoice and lay claim to the fact that Jesus was born. Who is to determine what "day" should start the celebration. Who is to say when we should begin to rejoice. Luke 1:14 tells us "And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth."
So who can say when we should begin the Christmas celebration. This is a time of great joy. Should we not celebrate Christmas every day. Should we not be thankful every day. Why should we take one day a year to give thanks and why should we pick a certain time period that says it is or is not appropriate to begin celebrating Christmas.
Yes, I agree that it has become more and more commercialized each year and I agree that the commercialization begins earlier every year. But again, I believe that we should not have a time frame for when it is appropriate to celebrate that Christ was born.
So for me, I will begin my celebration today. I will praise His name and give thanks that He gave all for me. I think it pleases Him when we rejoice and celebrate his birth. This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. I hope you enjoy it...
