DO YOU RECOGNIZE CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS?

Not long ago, a professor of Psychology in one of our great universities gave a “word suggestion test” to his class of 40 students. He instructed them to write the word “Christmas,” and all the class did so. “Now,” said the professor, “right after the word ‘Christmas’ write the first thought that flashes through your mind regarding that day.” When the papers were turned in, such answers were given as “tree,” “holly,” “mistletoe,” “presents,” “turkey,” “holiday,” “carols,” and “Santa Claus,” but not one had written, “the birth of Jesus.” As there was no room for the baby Jesus in the inn, there is hardly any room for Him today in the celebration of Christmas.