It feels like every year, the “Merry Christmas” season gets a little more… generic, doesn’t it? Cards are full of snowflakes and generic wishes for “peace and joy.” Don’t get me wrong, those sentiments are nice, but sometimes it feels like something’s missing, a deeper meaning that resonates with the heart of the holiday.

And isn’t that deeper meaning really what makes Christmas, well, Christmas? It’s not just about presents and trees, though those are fun traditions. It’s about celebrating the birth of Jesus, remembering the story of hope, love, and redemption. When our greetings become too watered down, we risk losing sight of the powerful message at the core of it all - the miraculous gift of God’s love.