do YOU know?

i really love christmas songs. so it stung me a little when someone outrightly said that s/he hated them. HATE. what a strong word... but the person's reasons for hating these songs are pretty legit. but that's what makes me sad... this friend said that christmas songs take away from the true meaning of the holiday -- the birth of Christ. our society has twisted and hallmark-ed this celebration into one that is all about presents, santa, romance, lights, trees, etc. even i had to remind myself what december 25 really stood for. each year, more and more people are forgetting the "christ" in christmas. just recently, some people were protesting the name of this holiday. they wanted to take the "christ" out of the word... basically, "Merry Mas!" would be the new cheer. how utterly dumb.

i hope you, my fellow reader, will not forget the true meaning of christmas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZE_a2K2eoQ

Boyz II Men - Do They Know

Do they know

That Jesus was born on this day to save our lives

Do they know

That He carried the signs of the world upon His heart

So that you and I could live

And we'd have an alternative in this life

Do they know

What this day means

Do they know

Where we've been and how it should be

Tell me do they know

Do they know we should love one another

Do they know

The world will be alright only if they know

Do they know

That sharing love to each other is how we all should live

Do they know

That the reason for giving is more than what you give

And to you and your's this day

On a very special holiday

Give your love

And Lord, if they know

Keep them in Your care

Keep them inside Your heart

And help them spread the Word