Christmas-celebrating the birth of Christ—gains its significance when looked at through the eyes of Easter. To look at it any other way strips it of any relevance to our life and transforms it into a designated time of gift giving, family gatherings and charitable efforts. That is not meant to demean any of these activities. However, we must realize that Christmas in its very origin is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Therefore, when one looks at the significance of Christmas, one is confronted by who he claimed to be and the purpose for which he lived, died and rose again. We are also drawn to the promise of His return—The Second Coming of Christ.
Thus, when we sing O Come, O Come Emmanuel it is both a request for his saving presence in our life today and the hope for the glory of His Kingdom to come!
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