Reason for the Season, Jesus

Many weeks have gone by and my little grandson has talked about what he's going to get for Christmas. An SUV something or another, maybe one of those huge cars that you drive around. I have not been to the larger toy stores in a while, maybe it's on display there. With the talk of getting something for Christmas, there is a mention of Santa Clause. In fact, when he saw a character on TV, he remarked that he was the real one. No one ever wants to take away that magic, desiring and dreaming of Christmas gifts and all you have to do is be good. Next month he will be three so he understands quite well.

Yesterday, we put up our tree. He was transported here from day care, due to inclement weather. The best part for him was playing with the gold garland. Almost the same way that he played with fallen leaves. I showed him the stars and angels, along with a St. Michael angel, I handcrafted. There were also snow people, a couple dressed in winter garments. A St. Nicholas in white and the traditional Santa. All familiar, and, as well, he talked about Rudolph. He immediately told us that the topper for our tree, an angel holding two candles, was broken as his at home lit up. He is very observant. We were quick to remedy that.

I placed a nativity on the table, Virgin Mary, Joseph and Jesus. This is a highly polished metal piece with a votive candle on the side. I asked him who they were. He didn't know. So, I said who's birthday are we celebrating next week. He knows all about birthdays. He didn't know. That's why we exchange gifts because it's Jesus' birthday. I showed him my nativity, Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

It has been the subject matter of many churches as to where are our youth today? Why are our young people not returning to Church? Especially this Holiday, which is the Birth of Christ. Linda writes an interesting post which you can read here.

What legacy will you leave to your children. All worldly per suites? How about your faith? If not your faith, then your children will have nothing, because all material things will pass away. What will your gift be to Him, the Christ Child for all He gives to you? Come and share in the mystery of life.

St. Michael's will celebrate Christmas at 5PM, and there are many other churches if that is not a convenient time.