Faith and love: As we mark the day tomorrow, we should remember the reason

There is something about Christmas that warms the heart and melts troubles and strife into love and understanding.

And although tomorrow will be mostly about the excitement of opening presents, spending time with family and a big Christmas dinner, there is an underlying current of peace and joy that should remind us all of the real reason for the season.

Many Wayne County residents will begin their day remembering that gift of love as they don their best and head to local churches. And that is how it should be.

The lessons of Christmas are hope, love, joy and salvation -- the kind of gifts that cannot be purchased at a store.

Sometimes we forget that true meaning of the holiday as we struggle to meet its demands. Scurrying to find that much-sought-after toy and the hustle and bustle that accompany the holiday preparations stop us from remembering that it is giving, not receiving, that we should be concentrating on as Dec. 25 nears.

And counting a few blessings might not be such a bad idea either.

This holiday season has been a heartwarming one for many in Wayne County.

In spite of all the demands on our pocketbooks, the community stepped up and made sure there would be plenty of food, clothing and toys for those for whom Christmas might be a little skimpy this year.

That is what this holiday is all about.

By sharing our hearts on this holy day, the true spirit of Christmas will never be forgotten.

Merry Christmas to you and your families from all of us at The Goldsboro News-Argus.

Published in Editorials on December 24, 2014 11:25 AM