From: Daniel.Tet@f470.n161.z1.fidonet.org (Daniel Tet)
Newsgroups: k12.chat.senior
Subject: CHRISTMAS
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 21:43:03 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:161/470 - IISME-NET, Berkeley CA

        Hi there, did you ever wander what Christmas realy is ???
   Here are some answers. 

What does C-H-R-I-S-M-A-S mean to you? Here is an acronym to
explain how to honor Jesus Christ this Christmas. 
        C stands for Christ, who alone makes Christmas, or any other
day, significant. Jesus, whose name means "the Lord is
Salvation", must be titled Christ (Redeemer) in your life, if
Christmas is to mean anything. 
        H stands for History, it brings authenticity to the Christmas
story. The birth of Christ is an actual testable historical
event. The date of December 25 is not necessarily the date of
Christ's birthday (nobody knows the exact date of His birth).
This is the day that was observed as far back as 220 AD.
        R stands for Rejoice. Christmas is a season of rejoicing. The
cause of our joy should be Christ, not the gifts and the days
off.   
        I stands for Incarnation. Christ is not only eternal God (John
1:1) but at one point in time He became man as well (John 1:14).
Immanuel (one of Christ's names) means "God with us" (Matt 1:23).
        S stands for St. Nicholas, the fourth century bishop of Myra,
whose story is given as example of charity and faithfulness. The
good things and love we show on Christmas should be honoring only
Jesus.
        T stands for Tradition, the stories and customs associated with
Christmas. There are: strictly non Christian traditions, pagan
traditions (that were changed to proclaim the good news) and
traditions developed within the church. By being evergreen the
Christmas tree symbolizes the everlasting life that can be found
only in Jesus. The lights of Christmas affirm that Jesus is the
Light of the world.
        M shows the place of the Magi (wise men) in the Christmas
picture. This reminds us that nobody is wealthy enough, powerful
enough or far enough away that he of she should not bow before
Jesus Christ the King of kings and Lord of lords. (1 Tim 6:15)
        A stands for advent, a word referring to Christ's coming. On
Christmas we should be reminded that Jesus came once to save and
will come again to judge.
        S stands for salvation, the greatest gift man ever received.
Mankind was separated from God. God had to send Himself through
His son to reconcile man to Himself. Jesus the God-man died and
rose from the dead to make a way for man to enter into God's
presence. He died and lives again so that "we may also live"
(Romans 6:8; 8:12). Today the same Jesus, wants you to have THE
NEW LIFE that only He can give.


    Merry Christmas and a happy new year from Daniel Tet.
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This message might make some angry. I wish they wouldn't be but rather
examine and try to see if it is true. If some of the details seem untrue 
or inappropriate I'd be happy to hear you out.
        Above all remember this:

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  Christmas is just a holliday and it can be IGNORED;   
  JESUS CHRIST the Lord of Christmas will never push His way in your 
  heart but He deserves a fair chance. 
                 HE MIGHT JUST BE WHO HE SAID HE IS.
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