Merry Christmas!

Christmas represents the birth of Jesus Christ, who in the Christian religion is believed to be the son of God made flesh to save the souls of the human race. Many of us have different religious beliefs, which is why I usually shy away from talking about religion.
But regardless of beliefs, regardless of your religion, the story of Jesus Christ is a wonderful one. And, it is a shining example of what is really important in life. His story is one of love, and not a select love for a few, but a love for everyone, most especially those who are poor, low-born, abused and neglected, and those who are looked down upon. To me, he represents how important community is, but not an exclusive community, but one that includes everyone.
Going by how difficult He said it would be for a rich man to get into heaven, it's easy to see how unmaterialistic He was. I have a feeling He would be quite upset with all the money spent, and the expensive gifts given on this holiday. The gifts themselves are of no importance. What is important are the feelings behind the giving.
So, no matter what you believe, the story of Jesus Christ is a most excellent example to live a life by. Being only human, none of us are capable of perfection. But striving for perfection in how we live our lives is indeed a worthy lifetime goal.
Merry Christmas all! This is a good day to remember how fortunate we are, and to remember all those who are not so fortunate.