Putting CHRIST back in CHRISTmas!

I'm sure you have seen the bumper stickers or t-shirts that say, "Put CHRIST back in CHRISTmas." Here is my question. What exactly does that mean? Unfortunately, I think this, like many other Christian subjects, becomes all about making a point and not sharing Christ's love. There are three groups of people who will see these signs.
1) Those who already know Christ, and very little impact will be made on this group since they already know Christ's love.
2) Those who don't know Christ and take offense to it.
3) Those who don't know Christ and just don't care about it.
I'm not saying that Christians need to sit back and be quiet, because we may offend someone with our beliefs. What I am saying is that we need to put some thought into what our message is. How do we put Christ back in Christmas? How many people will put on these t-shirts or bumper stickers and use that very car to drive by someone who needs help? How many people will struggles through the holidays and never experience Christ's love?
Imagine the impact that could be made if every Christian who spent $15 on these t-shirts, spent that money on peanut butter, jelly, and some bread. Then used that to feed the homeless. Or use it to buy a small toy and deliver it to a child whose parents are unable to provide gifts to their children. That is putting CHRIST back in CHRISTmas. I'm far from perfect, and I only point out flaws that I myself have in order to hopefully inspire others.
I am not saying that everyone who has one of these t-shirts or bumper stickers is doing wrong by having them. It is important that people know there are Christians out there that are not going to just roll over and give up our rights and beliefs. My point is that actions speak louder than words. Wear your t-shirt or drive your bumper sticker covered car out somewhere these holidays and do something. Imagine if every Christian family would perform one simple act of kindness in the name of Christ during the holidays.
I think it is time we start trying to put CHRIST back in CHRISTian!!!

Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!!!

Christmas is rapidly approaching. For Christmas this year, I am going buy my amazing wife a huge...Sorry, can't tell you right now! She might read this. Christmas is all about tradition for us. There will be presents of course, but I enjoy our family traditions more than anything. On Christmas Eve, we always open one present each...of course, we all know what we are getting... pajamas. Then we will wear these pajamas on Christmas morning. Also on Christmas Eve, we will read none other than "The Night Before Christmas." Christmas day involves one of our newer traditions from a few years ago. We bake a bunch of cookies and deliver them to local firefighters who have to work on Christmas day. We used to deliver to cops and hospitals as well, but Aaron wants us to hunt down all the firehouses this year. It's a great way to teach our kids to give on Christmas.

Of course, there is one more tradition. As always, we celebrate the birth of Christ. Unfortunately, this is a tradition that some are trying to remove, but in our house this is the one part of Christmas that won't change. Other traditions may come and go, but this one will always remain.

If you have an interesting family tradition, let me know. We may steal and make it our own!