Reply #52: If you are a Christian

[TallahasseeGrannie]

you think of Christ every day. But you commemorate special events in his life throughout the year. It is called the Seasons of the liturgical year and it provides a framework for some Christians and their spiritual life. For example, right now, Advent, some Christians use the time to prepare for the coming of Christ into their lives. Of course, this ia a metaphor. It is done through fasting, special prayer and ritual. In my family we light an Advent wreath and say traditional prayers. There is also traditional music. One in particular I love is by Bach, entitled "Break Forth of Beauteous Heavenly Light" and it is from his Christmas Oratorio.

So celebrating Christmas on the 25th is kind of like celebrating Thanksgiving or Labor Day. No particular reason for the actual date, other than you pick a date to commemorate. Same with Mother's Day, etc.

Same with the Orange Bowl. (Where the Seminoles will bash Penn State)