Title: Why do We Celebrate?/Why Celebrate Christmas?, from Family Christmas Online™
Headings: Why do We Celebrate?/Why Celebrate Christmas?
Why do We Celebrate?/Why Celebrate Christmas?
What do we celebrate?
Why do we celebrate?
What does God think of celebrations?
Is it “right” to celebrate Christmas?
Should Christmas celebrations be a “private matter”?

Content: Why do We Celebrate?/Why Celebrate Christmas?, from Family Christmas Online™





















Why do We Celebrate?/Why Celebrate Christmas? Everyone celebrates something. Many cultures celebrate the same things, such as weddings, birthdays and new years (although we don’t all celebrate the New Year on the same day). What do we celebrate? Our national identity, such as July 4th, Bastille Day, and Purim
Our spiritual identity, such as Passover and Easter
Life transitions, including births, graduations, and weddings
We also celebrate some things that we solemnly commemorate. For instance we show sober appreciation for the sacrifices of our veterans while rejoicing the freedom that those sacrifices brought about. Why do we celebrate? Celebrations bring a break from the routine and give us “milestones” for noting our progress through the year. Celebration allows us to get “back in touch” with our personal, spiritual, and cultural heritage, while we try to build memories for the next generation.