Why would you not?

Why would you not want to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas? Is it because there is no proof that it happened on December 25? Is it because the pagan Yuletide celebration and Feast of Saturnalia were ‘Christianized’ by early believers, creating Christmas?
Is it because Santa Claus, Elves, flying reindeer and talking snowmen are more important to you than the redeemer of your soul? Is it because gluttony and greed are more important to you than salvation? What other excuse can you come up with?
Maybe you’ll say that His birth isn’t as important as His death and resurrection. You’re right, but have you forgotten that he was born as a human child at the start of His human life? Is that miraculous birth any less important than the perfect life that followed, or are we just picking and choosing?
Maybe you don’t want to celebrate His birth like most of the world does. Great! Neither do I! However, His birth has been celebrated appropriately for 2000 years by some, just as it has been celebrated inappropriately by many more for almost the same amount of time. Does that mean to just ignore it? If it was meant to be ignored, why did the prophets find so much importance with it? Why is it in the books of the Gospel?
It’s at this one time of the year that most of the world actually is acknowledging His existence. That’s something that if you are a true believer should set your heart on fire. Why not use this acknowledgement as a chance to tell the world about Him? They’re already singing about Him, whether or not they understand what or Whom they’re singing about. Is it because you really don’t believe yourself, or is it that you just don’t care?
If you’re not celebrating His birth, more than likely you’re still hijacking the day by using it as an excuse to take the day off of work, give and receive gifts, feast and party. Are you calling it ‘Christmas’, or are you, as the world is slowly doing, calling it ‘Holiday’? Do Him a favor and stop calling it ‘Christmas’ if you’re finding the fantasy and greed overtaking His birth in your celebration. If you are calling it simply ‘Holiday’, take a moment and try to see where you may be off-track. If it is truly Christmas to you, make sure you’re showing the proper reverence and thanksgiving that should be offered to the One that came to Earth to face Hell for you.