The Eve of Christmas

Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”  John 20:19

Anticipation of the great event might explain part of the evening before celebration, but that explanation might leave one unsatisfied. In searching for a reason to celebrate the evening before Christmas, this verse in John comes up as a cause to celebrate an evening. Jesus appeared among them at evening and said, "Peace be with you." This event might just remind us of another announcement of peace received in the darkness which could well have come during the evening hours. But would not that announcement come during the day of the great birth? Why yes, that would be the literal answer. What I seek is an excuse to celebrate before the day of the event, as opposed to confessing to 'just can't wait'! 

Perhaps a week-long celebration of our Lord's birth?

Merry Christmas Eve!

Bucky