Five parts to Christmas Celebration

What follows is a very simple answer to the why of Christmas.

Creation: We were created in God's image and were in perfect fellowship with him. Adam and Eve walked with Him and truly enjoyed His company.

Separation: Adam and Eve Sinned!!! This separated them from God. Ultimately it brought death to the world and also to them. But the issue of separation from the Lord is ultimate hell. The grace of God was demonstrated in that He sought out Adam and Eve.

Hope of Salvation: Right after the first sin God promised the messiah to save them from their sin. He would crush the head of the serpent. Gen. 3:15 The entire Old Testament is the story of a people waiting for their salvation.

Reconciliation: This is what was offered in the Birth, Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. This is what Christmas was about. The savior entered the world and offered reconciliation to God. Mankind has be "enemies" of God since Adam and Eve sinned. Through the work of Christ, reconciliation is offered to those who believe.

Celebration: The natural result of being reconciled is to celebrate. Let's celebrate the savior of the world coming into the world. Have a party! Decorate the house! Bake cookies! Give people gifts! Sing! Do any appropriate thing to celebrate the messiah coming to earth. That is what Christmas is all about.