Happy Holidays!

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us.  The government will rest on his shoulders.  And He will be called:  Wonderful Counselor, Mghty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.                                                Isaiah 9:6, NLT 


There are people who get really upset when greeted with "Happy Holidays"!  Thanksgiving is the official start of this holiday season, however, some of us are offended when greeted with "Happy Holidays"  supposing that it is an attempt to take Christ out of Christmas.

In reality, the celebration of Hanukkuh in 2024, called The Festival of Lights, also begins on the evening of December 25th.  It is an 8 day Jewish holiday commemorating God's faithfulness and provisions for the Jews.  This should be a reminder for God's faithfulness to us as well.



Kwanzaa which starts on tomorrow, December 26th - January 1, is not a religious holiday. 

It is a celebration of African American Culture with focus on the following principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work & Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.

All that being said... Happy Holidays to everyone!  There is room for all of these celebrations without offending or minimize our celebration of the Savior's birth.

Blessings to each of you as we prepare to go into a brand new year full of  blessings and opportunites to spread the Good News of Christ.  

                                              ~CWP~

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!  Luke 2:14, NKJV


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