Rediscover the True Meaning of Christmas

We must pause to remember

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Introduction

Despite the hustle and bustle and regardless of the glitter and glitz of the holidays, the true meaning of the season must be honored. For Christians, the birth of Jesus is the heart beat of Christmas. In the midst of festive decorations, holiday baking, anticipating the arrival of Santa, shopping for and exchanging gifts, and so much more, Jesus is honored during this magical time of the year. Here is the biblical account of the story of His birth.

The Birth of Jesus Is the Christmas Story

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Luke 2:1–20 of the King James Version of the Bible reads:

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which…