Well, that was an exaggeration, but I must confess there is now silver glitter spread from one end of the main learning center to another. Yes, I do love glitter.
It's amazing how just a little of it can transform a piece of plain white poster board into a shimmering snowflake. Even more amazing is what happens to that piece of cardboard when it is draped over the shoulders of a group of Kindergarten through fourth graders. Have them stand on a platform and dance around singing, "Let It Snow, let it snow, let it snow."
Suddenly you have proud parents and grandparents thrilled as their little one performs a 3 minute segment of a school Christmas program. All the effort of those directing, preparing costumes, practicing songs, and the diligence of the students--is all worth it when we see the enthusiasm of the students in their performances. When the kids erupt in jubilant song, ending with adoration to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords--the glitter fades in comparison to the Glory of Christ and the Joy that we feel watching our children sing His praises.
Their energy and excitement about Christmas is contagious. I realize there's a lot of criticism of the commercialization of this sacred holiday. Many people won't observe it because there is some history of it being a pagan celebration. I'm not going to take time to argue any of those points. But I will say with verve and vigor--that I love celebrating the birth of Christ, my Lord and Savior.
There's no doubt in my mind that he was not born on December 25. He was born, perhaps, as late as March. However, the fact that the world takes pause to celebrate His birth is an awesome thing--regardless the day. Oh, yes, this Holiday--or Holy Day has been commercialized, with greed and selfishness raising its ugly head long before Sleigh Bells Ring. Santa takes center stage in most stores and in the minds of children everywhere.
But the truth remains, and cannot be denied that God so loved the World that He gave His only begotten Son to be the supreme sacrifice for my sin and yours. Even the most devoted "Christmas haters" cannot erase "Christ" from "Christmas".
So, forgive me if I shake glitter on everything I can, put up my tree as early as I dare, and string lights in every nook and cranny. Jesus is Lord of my life and I love celebrating His birth and I don't think I'm too far amiss to think Heaven will smile as our little snowflakes sing on stage, dancing some of the glitter off--that I so painstakingly applied.
Shine glittery snowflakes and celebrate the birth of the Christ Child!
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