It says "Make your Holiday a Holy Day. Feast upon the word. Learn of Christ - The greatest gift ever given. (See John 3:16)"
I wonder how many people remember and understand that "Holiday" is just a common abbreviation of "Holy Day." Those of us who do remember tend to see the Holidays with a little deeper meaning, a little bit more reverence and respect. For us, it's not just a day off from work, like another Saturday. It's more like another Sunday - a day to draw closer to God, to thank Him for our blessings, and to reach out in love to those around us.
Granted, not all holidays are Holy Days. Holidays like Valentines Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Halloween are fun to observe, but they don't necessarily have much sacred meaning (Maybe Valentines Day does, but I think it's debatable. Though, I'll probably feel differently about it when I get married). Some holidays are just special days off. But other Holidays, like Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving, are set apart for holy purposes, and should be given proper respect.
Yes, Christmas is fun, but if it doesn't also make you feel something, you're doing it wrong. I, apparently, am doing it wrong, but I plan on changing that tomorrow night and/or the night after that. The thing that turns holidays into holy days is the spirit. Try to catch the spirit of Christmas some time in the next two weeks. It'll make the season that much more special to you.
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