Gina 1 John 4:8

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. (1 John 4:8-9 NIV)

Jesus came not to shame and condemn but rather to love and to save.  When we consider the purpose of celebrating Christmas we must stay away from any religious traditions lest our hearts get cold and calloused. Let's open our hearts to let the real meaning Christmas change us.