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Over time, many traditions have been added to the celebration of Christmas and for many, it’s the traditions that make Christmas special. And there are traditions from around the world that are certainly interesting.

In Japan, the traditional Christmas dinner is Kentucky Fried Chicken. This is so popular that families have to make reservations early to be certain to get their KFC on Christmas Day.

In Finland, they visit a cemetery over Christmas. Graveside candles are lit; entire cemeteries are lighted. Three fourths of all Finnish families visit a cemetery at Christmas, mostly on Christmas Eve. Special traffic arrangements handle the crowds.

In Venezuela, people go to Christmas Eve service on roller skates. So many people skate to church on Christmas Eve they have to close the streets. It kind of gives new meaning to the expression ‘holy rollers.’

And of course, who could forget Christmas fruitcake? Which is actually a strange name for it because it is neither fruity nor cakey. In fact, the whole concept of regifting originated with fruitcake. It preserves so well it can be regifted for years.

In many ways, these traditions have slowly moved the world away from the reason God sent His Son, but the world is changing; it’s becoming more dangerous all the time. So much so, that many with spiritual discernment can sense storm clouds on the horizon; there is a deep evil that is rising.

This is a broken, evil world and while there is greater darkness, it will also be a time of revival. Darkness will get darker, but a light will also dawn.

When Isaiah wrote the prophecy of Isaiah 9 it was a dark time for the nation of Israel. A terrible king ruled in Judah who was turning Israel away from God to go after the gods of the world, gods of worldliness and licentiousness. The result was predictable; they became weaker as a nation as darkness and turmoil came over them.

But at the darkest hour, God gave the greatest promise. There is no question that these verses give us the greatest promise known to man; that God would send an answer to the darkness.

God’s answer is His Son. “Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given.” And the promises, hope, and help are given to us in the name spoken of in this prophecy.

God doesn’t just stand by idly and watch as people destroy their lives, He does something about it; God is on the move, He is pursuing relationship with us. God sent His Son, He is knocking on the door of hearts, He wants people have life.

Isaiah speaks of the name that is given for the One who is the coming hope for the world. We can gain great insight into the purpose and meaning of Christmas when we understand the significance of His name.

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