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The true meaning of Christmas is love. says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." The true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of this incredible act of love.

The real Christmas story is the story of God's becoming a human being in the Person of Jesus Christ. Why did God do such a thing? Because He loves us! Why was Christmas necessary? Because we needed a Savior! Why does God love us so much? Because He is love itself 1 John 4:8

1 John 4:8 CSB

8 The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

. Why do we celebrate Christmas each year? Out of gratitude for what God did for us, we remember His birth by giving each other gifts, worshipping Him, and being especially conscious of the poor and less fortunate.

The true meaning of Christmas is love. God loved His own and provided a way—the only Way—for us to spend eternity with Him. He gave His only Son to take our punishment for our sins. He paid the price in full, and we are free from condemnation when we accept that free gift of love. "But God demonstrated His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" ().

It’s not about the ham etc

Conclusion

His Name at The Top

I had the nicest Christmas list,

The longest one in town,

Till Daddy looked at it and said,

"You'll have to cut it down."

I knew that what he said was true

Beyond the faintest doubt,

But was amazed to hear him say,

"You've left your best friend out."

And so I scanned my list again,

And said, "Oh, that's not true!"

But Daddy said, "His name's not there,

That Friend who died for you."

And then I clearly understood,

'Twas Jesus that he meant;

For Him who should come first of all

I hadn't planned a cent!

I'd made a Christmas birthday list,

And left the Saviour out!

But, oh, it didn't take me long

To change the list about.

And though I've had to drop some names

of folks I like a lot,

My Lord must have the most---because

His name is at the top!

The real message of this holiday season is not the PRESENTS but his PRESENCE! God has come near!!!-Greg Laurie