During this time of year, it is helpful to take some time to reflect on what it really means to celebrate Christmas. More specifically, it is beneficial to think about what kind of attitude, or what kind of spirit, should mark us as a result of Jesus’s birth as the incarnate Son of God. The true Christmas spirit is not one of warm, sentimental emotions that result from sipping eggnog next to a Christmas tree. The true Christmas spirit is something much deeper and more lasting than the nostalgic feelings we often feel during this most wonderful time of the year. The Christmas Spirit is a Spirit of Worship Christmas should be all about worship. We are celebrating the Advent of Emmanuel, when the Son took on flesh and dwelt with man so that he could save his people from their sins. What other response is adequate but awe and worship? Even the “wise men” from the east came and fell down and worshiped Jesus (Matt 2:11), though they probably understood little