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Christmas holidays have been celebrated for decades. Over time, some have argued that the true meaning of the season has been dwarfed by new practices.

Christmas has always been many things – a time of reflection, as well as a time of great joy. After all, despite what now occurs, Christmas isn’t just about material gifts under the tree, shopping, eating or partying.

 The season is about the greatest gift of all – God’s gift to his children.

The true meaning/origin of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time to reflect on His life and what He did for the world on the cross. It is a time to remember and celebrate the gift of the Saviour.

If you’re drawn to reflection during this time of year, here are some of Bible scriptures you can meditate on.

1. Matthew 1:21

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

2. John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

3. Romans 12:10

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

4. Proverbs 17:22

A merry heart does good like medicine.

5. Matthew 1:23

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

6. 2 Corinthians 9:15

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

7. Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

8. James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

9. Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

10. John 16:33

These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.

11. Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

12. Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.