For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in he should not perish but have eternal life. For Go did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. – John 3:16-17
That is why Heather and I celebrate Christmas.
I have personally anticipated Christmas more than any other day for as long as I can remember. Initially, it was all about family and presents. And it still is about that :). But the reality of the incarnation has increasingly moved toward the center of my focus for several years. As I grow in my faith, spending more of thinking about God, and more time reading and studying the scriptures, my focus is changing. And changing in a really good way. And changing fast. And even though they are lagging behind, my reactions are changing too. And I am grateful for that!