This Thursday, we will celebrate another Christmas Day, and the Jackson Parish Journal wishes each and every one a wonderful time filled with peace, love, and joy. Families will gather to open presents, sing carols, and enjoy the time together, and children will eagerly rush to the tree to see what Santa Claus has brought them.

While Christmas is observed with traditions like gift-giving, feasting, and decorating,  it is important to remember and recognize the real reason Christmas should be celebrated.  

The true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth, a core Christian holiday signifying God’s love, hope, and salvation. The word itself comes from “Christ’s Mass” (Cristes Maesse), referring to the church service celebrating His birth.

The hope is that everyone enjoys the worldly traditions of Christmas but don’t forget to recognize the true meaning of why the day of December 25th is most important and give praise for the birth of Jesus.