Christmas is in the air! I love this time of year and look forward to the lights, food, and company that come with my celebration of the birth of Christ. Last night I went to a neat activity at an LDS church in Carrollton. There were hundreds of nativities to look at, including a live nativity, and a few groups that were performing Christmas music in the chapel. As I went around looking at the nativities that were from various regions of the world, I was struck by how the interpretation of the birth of Christ varies so much from people to people, even though the story we read in the Bible is largely the same. Often the animals present, the setting, and the features of the people would change significantly from one nativity to the next. Take a look at just a few of the different nativities and see if you agree.
In your mind, which one is the most correct? For the most part, I think they're equally correct. We don't have all the details as to the birth of Christ, but it is clear to me that the details we do have fit into the context of every culture. Christ and His gospel are for all people. He is the Savior of all mankind--of every race and every culture. During this wonderful season, I hope we all remember that Christ is the true gift of Christmas.
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