They say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Most people tend to agree with that statement! Christmas is the most exciting time of the year for many reasons.

Holidays are a time of year when many people are absent from work. They take time off from work to buy gifts for their children, visit extended families in different parts of the world, or simply take a vacation. Some people spend their vacation time putting together large decorating displays in their home. Some of these displays attract media attention and generate thousands of dollars in electricity bills. Lights illuminate the night sky as adults and children participate in this glorious time of year.

Christmas is a time when children look forward to opening their presents. This hobby is much more prevalent in the United States than in other parts of the world. The consumer mentality of Americans is most evident between Thanksgiving and Christmas each year. Children generally have a week or more of vacation from school during this time, so parents should make arrangements to be with their children during this time of year.

With the rise of American business and marketing, Christmas has become a social holiday. As a result, many people are unfamiliar with the original meaning of Christmas. The original idea behind Christmas was to celebrate the birth of Christ. Christ was born to the Virgin Mary almost 2000 years ago. Jesus was born in a manger. Today, Christmas has become a commercial holiday for many retailers. We need to get back to the true meaning of Christmas.