By Peter Akinwale || Olamide Olasupo
Christmas Celebration brings about joy in so many household and it's the time of the year where everyone gets to connect and reconnect with friends and family. It's also foster more peace and bond in the family as they exchange gifts and pleasantries. In all of this, Christmas is not just a usual and normal holiday, it's a symbol of remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ
Now the question is this, is the birth of Jesus Christ all about clothes and fashion? The knowledgeable says NO! Then what are the important things to know about Christmas?
According to history, the celebration of Christmas started in the year 336 AD in the Roman Empire; a decision was made to make every 25th of December a special day to celebrate Jesus' birth. This celebration was passed on from one generation to another
Is everyone celebrating year after year aware of the significance of Christ's birth? Towns and cities are red during Christmas celebration, many of these people don't know what Christ's birth is all about. They celebrate just the date with their clothes some even get drunk celebrating Christmas
The annual Christmas celebration every year is unbearable for chickens and turkey but it's all beyond that.
Among many significant of Christmas is the restoration that visited mankind. The birth of Jesus marked the beginning of eternal hope for humanity.
According to biblical teachings, men started their journey in the garden of Eden, and as a penalty for their disobedience by eating from the fruit of knowledge of good and evil, they were sent out by God. This marks the beginning of their existence on earth and enmity with God.
In Christianity, it is believed that the birth of Christ brought restoration to men, connecting them back to their initial source with God.
This needs to be well understood beyond the different trees and clothes we see on the streets. If any man is not restored to his initial form by God, then the birth of Christ is of no concern to such an individual
While it is very interesting to paint the town red, slaughter chickens, and burn a lot of candles, it is essential to know the birth of Jesus started the hope of humanity in God.
Adding moderation to Christmas and the New year celebration is the essence of celebrating the great festive period and not loosing ourselves while at it.