The Problem of Christmas
by Simone Rizkallah The “true meaning” of Christmas is often confused as Hallmark movies, shopping malls, and a largely secular environment are attractive distractions from enjoying the depth of this joyful feast. On the one hand, the secular world gets it right when “love” is proclaimed as the meaning of Christmas. On the other hand, this begs the perennial question, “What is love?” For Christians, love is not a “what” but a “who.” Because God is love. (1 John 4:8) This is t