The Real Meaning of Christmas

Shane Beattie
2 min readDec 25, 2023

As winter blankets the world in a shimmering coat of snow, hearts are warmed by the festive glow of Christmas. This annual celebration, rooted in both religious traditions and cultural customs, brings people together in a tapestry of joy, love, and goodwill.

At its core, Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a momentous event that has shaped the Catholic faith for centuries. However, we forget that Christmas isn’t about showering your family and friends with gifts. Christmas is a symbol of the one and only Catholic faith.

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Shane Beattie

Catholic, Husband, Father of Three, Brother to Four, Worker-Outer since 2009, Dysfunctional Crossfit Athlete