What is the Christmas Spirit?

The last article I posted talks about "The Christmas Spirit" and offers practical advice for holding on to that feeling, even after Christmas is over.

But what is "The Christmas Spirit" really? Some say that is the feeling of goodwill and happiness that comes over you because it is a joyous time of year.

Let's take that one step further. Why is it a joyous time of year? The Christ-centered answer is because it is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. This is the event that marks the beginning of the the Christian faith, and the teachings of the New Testament that form the cornerstone of our beliefs.

And, Christ's birth led to his eventual death and resurrection, which was the ultimate sacrifice.