Why has Christmas spread through the entire world and invaded many cultures when Easter seems to be isolated to Christians? Or at least Easter was Christian until the modern commercial pollution set in.
The difference goes back to the original announcement.
(Luk 2:10 KJV) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.Some people would like to limit this to the people of Israel but that little word “all” makes that very difficult.
The offering of a Savior, God becoming man, the incarnation, these were gifts of God offered to all mankind. This is a reminder that the God of Israel is also the God of the entire world even though they do not acknowledge it.
Easter is when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. You can get into a big debate on the word “Easter” and whether or not it has pagan roots. I have read both sides. The point is, when Christians talk about Easter they are talking about Jesus rising from the dead. This is a message that only applies to people who believe He was the Son of God and died for our sins. I am under the impression that Jewish and Hindu homes will have a Christmas tree. I have a friend who is Buddhist and I believe he celebrates Christmas. None of them sing “Up from the Grave He Arose”.
So all are welcome to celebrate Christmas. Maybe someday you will be able to celebrate Easter also. Although there is nothing to celebrate unless you put your faith in Jesus for your own resurrection, the hope of Christmas is extended to everyone.
Merry Christmas. Glorious incarnation. Someday, happy Resurrection Day.
homo unius libri
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