Should Christmas only be about Christmas?

 There is a cultural war brewing in America.  Each year we see traditions such as nativities, Christmas tree lighting change to holiday displays and holiday lighting.  The word Christmas - which comes from Christ Mass, the celebration of Christs birth seems to be offensive to those of no or little faith.  The desire of change is to create a pure commercial holiday, with out Christ.   How will the next battle of this war be waged?

I just finished reading an article by Rebecca Hagelin,  It's worth the time, she's done a great job of laying out the battle lines -> We need Christmas now more than ever.

Christmas Conspiracy

This is the cheerful time of the year when we are buying like crazy, and getting ready for that one day when we give (and receive), only to have a shallow feeling of joy. The mood is comfortable, as we gather around the fire and enjoy something simple like Hot Chocolate, Tea or Coffee, not even considering that these are all made with water, a commodity so valuable, yet so many people in the world lack clean water. People are in need! Wouldn't it be better to give something which last for generations, rather than a few weeks?

I've outlined below a list of organizations who's purpose this year is to build wells for drinking water in areas where no wells exist.

• Advent Conspiracy


• Living Waters International


• Hydrate Hope


• Samaritan's purse - water filters


• Samaritan's purse - Fresh water well