In fact, most Christian families straddle the divide themselves. And pointing out flaws in their celebration does absolutely nothing to draw them to Christ during this season. But for many other people in this world it has a different meaning. So here’s the bottom line: As Christ-followers, it’s not our job to police Christmas.
All of which I think we agree are wonderful things. But there’s also gift-giving and generosity and kindness. Yes, there’s a secular element to Christmas. Greetings of “Happy Holidays” grate on their nerves, and anyone who shortcuts the holiday to “X-mas” is met with a correction. Every December there are people who lament that Christ has been taken out of Christmas.
