For many cultures, the Christmas season represents a time of giving. Generations of families have celebrated the holiday with the traditions of family gatherings, decking the halls with boughs of holly, giving one another thoughtful presents, and of course, attending church services to commemorate the birth of Jesus. Traditions are a way for people to connect and feel that they are a part of a whole. We are created to be relational, and our traditions are a way for us to communicate that connectivity with one another. The traditions surrounding Christmas have been, and continue to be, one of the most important times for Christians to celebrate an event that happened over two millennia ago—the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Remember: there is no Christmas without Christ. His birth, death, and resurrection are the reason we believe that we will live with Him in eternity. His gift to us is SALVATION. It is a gift freely given and is a love offering that ensures our way to the...