
What about Christmas?
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In a front-page story in December 2005, The Christian Chronicle reported:
For many members of Churches of Christ, Christmas once meant decorated trees, colorfully wrapped presents and Santa Clauses all around — but definitely no mention of baby Jesus.
Mistletoe was welcome, but mangers certainly were not, in a fellowship that marked Dec. 25 as a secular holiday but purposely never sang “Joy to the World” after about mid-November.
In recent years, though, many congregations have become much more willing to reflect on the story of Jesus’ birth at a time when the world is focused on him, The Christian Chronicle found in a query of more than 100 ministers and members nationwide.
But some remain steadfastly opposed to connecting Christ with Christmas.
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Scott McCown
Parrish Church of Christ
Parrish, Alabama