It is true that the holiday season often brings out the best in people. Charity and good works often abound and people seem to relax a bit more.
But, if there is ever any doubt in your mind who is in charge of this world let me tell you right now that it is the ruinous powers of hell. Of course, their number one agent in this world, the corporation, goes to work extra hard this time of year to ensure that attention is diverted from the true meaning of the holidays, the birth of Christ.
Case in point... bill collectors start working overtime this time of year to get their money. In the past two weeks we have had collection agencies calling us about bills from ages ago. Most even from before our bankruptcy. This is a trend for us every year. Why in December do they do this? Do they think that we all have extra Christmas money that we can divert into their coffers?
Also, the commercialization of this season is daemonic. My kids are more concerned about how many presents they are getting then what they are getting presents for. We took them to Walmart and they went wild. It's not just our kids but everyones. Television and the media make it hard for their little minds to not be greedy and selfish. They paint a picture of a world where everyone has a wealth of comfort and possession but them. That their own family and life is somehow below what the normal is. When was the last time in a television show you saw a child do daily chores, or go without something they think they need?
To this end we have decided to go back to our tradition of celebrating Nativity in January. There will be no misconceptions of what the holiday is about. It is the birth of our Lord and we will celebrate it as a birthday.
