I have a special holiday message I want to share with you this Christmas.

As I was decorating my Christmas tree, I was listening to my favorite holiday songs, drinking hot chocolate, dancing around placing each ornament carefully on its branch.

Then it occurred to me, the word ‘Christmas.’

We always hear the word used in Merry Christmas, in song titles and lyrics,

Christmas tree, Christmas cookies, Christmas presents, etc.

But rarely do we hear the word ‘Christmas’ by itself.

If we break down the word…

Christ, in English, means Jesus Christ, who was born on Christmas day.

Más, in Spanish, means more.

So when we add Christ + Más together, it makes Christmas, or more Christ.

The main focus of Christmas is Jesus’ birthday.

Let’s remember the real reason we even celebrate Christmas. It’s not about the commercialized view of Christmas, having the best holiday décor, the best holiday food, the best presents, and outdoing yourself to be the best year after year.

Focus on the name > Christ + más = More Christ on Christmas.

We are celebrating God sending his Son to be born on earth so we all can have a close personal relationship with Him.

So this Christmas, really make an effort to put the real meaning of Christmas back into your holiday.

Merry Christmas!

And always remember to Be Yourself Be Strong And Be Beautiful ®

-Alia Renee