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

The holidays are a time of year when many people take a break from work. They take time off 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 setting up large decorating displays in their home. Some of these displays attract media attention and generate thousands of dollars in electric bills. Lights illuminate the night sky as adults and children alike 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 often have a week or more 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 marketing and business, Christmas has become a social holiday. As a result, many people are not familiar with the original meaning of Christmas. The original idea behind Christmas was to celebrate the birth of Christ. Christ was born of the Virgin Mary almost 2,000 years ago. Jesus was born in a manger. Today, Christmas has become a shopping holiday for many retailers. We need to get back to the true meaning of Christmas.