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to you. I like some of the things that are

associated with Christmas, but because I like

those things doesn't mean it's right.

So how is Christmas about Jesus Christ?

Many times our focus is on ourselves and on

our children, and the Lord Jesus Christ is

nowhere in this celebration. We get frustrated.

I see so much frustration around this time of

year. People look like they're about half crazy

running through the stores and trying to buy

things for people they don't even like. And

not only that, when Christmas comes to an

end, many will say, “I'm glad this is over.”

Well, if it was about Christ, how could you be

glad that it's over? And that very centerpiece,

that Christmas tree that's the centerpiece of

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