Christian Perspectives on the Commericalisation of Christmas

In favour of the commercial side of Christmas is that, without this side families may not spend time together, which makes the celebration of the incarnation like the rest of the year which is spent apart. With the addition of gifts and food, it encourages families to make time available. This time is very valuable, so Christians need to find to find a happy medium between celebrating the true meaning and the commercialisation of Christmas. The benefits brought to those of a non-Christian or Christian faith is joy, happiness and healed rifts. When this time of ear comes around, old friends and families who have fallen out for some reason, heal these rifts because it is Christmas. Christmas also has its advantages for needy people because who are in desperate states, as charities pull together more recruits and help them, because of the time of year.

I believe a Christian would agree with my view because in Mt4:23 it says “Jesus went all over Galilee, teaching in synagogues, preaching the good news about the kingdom, and healing people who had all kinds of sickness and disease”. This quote is explaining that Jesus preached and helped those who need help as they are less fortunate than us. A Christian would agree with my statement that there is a place for commercialisation at Christmas, in moderation because Jesus himself gave gifts-the gift of his life.