Why is the day designated by God for the joy of all people be unknown?

It is without any shadow of doubt that human beings love to commemorate anniversaries of events that are very significant to them such as birthdays, anniversaries, independence, even designating special days for certain activities such as, carnival, creole day, Mother’s and Father’s day etc. And the rationale for observing and celebrating these festivities is synonymous.

It is all in memory of what transpired on that particular day and by observing it one expresses his/her love, gratitude appreciation and thanksgiving for what transpired on that particular day or event and perpetuating it for future generations.

With this said, I beg to ask a question, why is the most joyous and memorable day which was ordained and destined for the joy of all peoples is either said to be unknown, forgotten by some and blatantly substituted with a pagan festival by others? When the arrival of that day and occasion was herald by an angel who stated the following; "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2: 10-11).

Now, to confirm the magnitude and significance of this day and occasion we are told that, “a multitude of the heavenly host joined with the angel who made the announcement all praising God and saying: " Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:17-18).

I therefore humbly beg to ask the question, how could such a remarkable day which was ordained and destined for the joy of all people be unknown, forgotten and having the cause to be substituted by some pagan festival called Christmas? Taking into consideration the fact that on this particular day and event we are told that the shepherds to whom this day and event was revealed did not keep it a secret because it is stated that, “when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us."

And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds” (Luke 2:15-18).

So, what exactly did the shepherds made widely known after seeing Mary and Joseph and the Babe lying in the manger? They made widely known what was said to them by the angel which was; “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

Now we are further told that; the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called JESUS, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb” (Luke 2:20-21).

To be continued

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With brotherly love

Lucius Joseph